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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,664.96, 41,558.82 and 17,142.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,664.96, 41,558.82 and 17,142.76 is: 25,752.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,664.96 : 41,558.82 = 17,142.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,664.96/41,558.82 = 17,142.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,664.96x = 41,558.82 × 17,142.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,664.96x = 712,432,877.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,432,877.14/27,664.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,752.17

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