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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,650.86, 41,476.51 and 17,151.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,650.86, 41,476.51 and 17,151.43 is: 25,727.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,650.86 : 41,476.51 = 17,151.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,650.86/41,476.51 = 17,151.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,650.86x = 41,476.51 × 17,151.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,650.86x = 711,381,457.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,381,457.91/27,650.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,727.28

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