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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,593.60, 41,399.04 and 17,744

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,593.60, 41,399.04 and 17,744 is: 26,621.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,593.60 : 41,399.04 = 17,744 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,593.60/41,399.04 = 17,744/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,593.60x = 41,399.04 × 17,744
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,593.60x = 734,584,565.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,584,565.76/27,593.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,621.56

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