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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,651.12, 41,476.91 and 17,151.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,651.12, 41,476.91 and 17,151.70 is: 25,727.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,651.12 : 41,476.91 = 17,151.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,651.12/41,476.91 = 17,151.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,651.12x = 41,476.91 × 17,151.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,651.12x = 711,399,502.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,399,502.04/27,651.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,727.69

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