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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,558.29, 41,355.81 and 17,704.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,558.29, 41,355.81 and 17,704.64 is: 26,568.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,558.29 : 41,355.81 = 17,704.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,558.29/41,355.81 = 17,704.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,558.29x = 41,355.81 × 17,704.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,558.29x = 732,189,521.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,189,521.18/27,558.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,568.76

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