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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,934.34, 41,905.83 and 17,396.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,934.34, 41,905.83 and 17,396.24 is: 26,097.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,934.34 : 41,905.83 = 17,396.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,934.34/41,905.83 = 17,396.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,934.34x = 41,905.83 × 17,396.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,934.34x = 729,003,876.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,003,876.08/27,934.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,097.05

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