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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,558.41, 41,356 and 17,704.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,558.41, 41,356 and 17,704.76 is: 26,568.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,558.41 : 41,356 = 17,704.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,558.41/41,356 = 17,704.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,558.41x = 41,356 × 17,704.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,558.41x = 732,198,054.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,198,054.56/27,558.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,568.95

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