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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,588.87, 41,444.82 and 17,066.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,588.87, 41,444.82 and 17,066.70 is: 25,638.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,588.87 : 41,444.82 = 17,066.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,588.87/41,444.82 = 17,066.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,588.87x = 41,444.82 × 17,066.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,588.87x = 707,326,309.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,326,309.49/27,588.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,638.10

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