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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,607.80, 41,411.70 and 17,693.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,607.80, 41,411.70 and 17,693.40 is: 26,540.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,607.80 : 41,411.70 = 17,693.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,607.80/41,411.70 = 17,693.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,607.80x = 41,411.70 × 17,693.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,607.80x = 732,713,772.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,713,772.78/27,607.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,540.10

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