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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,517.41, 41,276.11 and 26,115

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,517.41, 41,276.11 and 26,115 is: 39,172.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,517.41 : 41,276.11 = 26,115 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,517.41/41,276.11 = 26,115/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,517.41x = 41,276.11 × 26,115
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,517.41x = 1,077,925,612.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,925,612.65/27,517.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,172.50

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