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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,557.54, 41,354.69 and 17,703.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,557.54, 41,354.69 and 17,703.89 is: 26,567.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,557.54 : 41,354.69 = 17,703.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,557.54/41,354.69 = 17,703.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,557.54x = 41,354.69 × 17,703.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,557.54x = 732,138,587.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,138,587.45/27,557.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,567.64

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