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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,741.62, 41,626.08 and 17,208.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,741.62, 41,626.08 and 17,208.92 is: 25,821.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,741.62 : 41,626.08 = 17,208.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,741.62/41,626.08 = 17,208.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,741.62x = 41,626.08 × 17,208.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,741.62x = 716,339,984.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,339,984.70/27,741.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,821.85

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