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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,853.91, 41,807.39 and 17,291.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,853.91, 41,807.39 and 17,291.97 is: 25,954.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,853.91 : 41,807.39 = 17,291.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,853.91/41,807.39 = 17,291.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,853.91x = 41,807.39 × 17,291.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,853.91x = 722,931,924.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,931,924.62/27,853.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,954.42

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