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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,662.55, 41,484.23 and 17,116.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,662.55, 41,484.23 and 17,116.44 is: 25,668.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,662.55 : 41,484.23 = 17,116.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,662.55/41,484.23 = 17,116.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,662.55x = 41,484.23 × 17,116.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,662.55x = 710,062,248.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,062,248.16/27,662.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,668.72

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