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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,675.12, 41,522.40 and 17,274.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,675.12, 41,522.40 and 17,274.72 is: 25,918.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,675.12 : 41,522.40 = 17,274.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,675.12/41,522.40 = 17,274.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,675.12x = 41,522.40 × 17,274.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,675.12x = 717,287,833.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,287,833.73/27,675.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,918.15

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