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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,852.91, 41,805.89 and 17,290.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,852.91, 41,805.89 and 17,290.97 is: 25,952.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,852.91 : 41,805.89 = 17,290.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,852.91/41,805.89 = 17,290.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,852.91x = 41,805.89 × 17,290.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,852.91x = 722,864,180.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,864,180.78/27,852.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,952.92

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