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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,577.60, 41,323.20 and 17,699.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,577.60, 41,323.20 and 17,699.20 is: 26,521.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,577.60 : 41,323.20 = 17,699.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,577.60/41,323.20 = 17,699.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,577.60x = 41,323.20 × 17,699.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,577.60x = 731,387,581.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,387,581.44/27,577.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,521.07

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