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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,966.74, 41,971.05 and 17,452.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,966.74, 41,971.05 and 17,452.13 is: 26,191.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,966.74 : 41,971.05 = 17,452.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,966.74/41,971.05 = 17,452.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,966.74x = 41,971.05 × 17,452.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,966.74x = 732,484,010.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,484,010.98/27,966.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,191.26

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