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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,716.98, 41,470.67 and 17,005.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,716.98, 41,470.67 and 17,005.09 is: 25,443.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,716.98 : 41,470.67 = 17,005.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,716.98/41,470.67 = 17,005.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,716.98x = 41,470.67 × 17,005.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,716.98x = 705,212,390.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,212,390.68/27,716.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,443.33

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