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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,569.40, 41,354.10 and 17,727.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,569.40, 41,354.10 and 17,727.90 is: 26,591.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,569.40 : 41,354.10 = 17,727.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,569.40/41,354.10 = 17,727.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,569.40x = 41,354.10 × 17,727.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,569.40x = 733,121,349.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,121,349.39/27,569.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,591.85

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