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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,558.54, 41,356.19 and 17,704.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,558.54, 41,356.19 and 17,704.89 is: 26,569.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,558.54 : 41,356.19 = 17,704.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,558.54/41,356.19 = 17,704.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,558.54x = 41,356.19 × 17,704.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,558.54x = 732,206,794.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,206,794.77/27,558.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,569.14

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