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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,984.12, 41,989.62 and 17,451.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,984.12, 41,989.62 and 17,451.44 is: 26,185.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,984.12 : 41,989.62 = 17,451.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,984.12/41,989.62 = 17,451.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,984.12x = 41,989.62 × 17,451.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,984.12x = 732,779,334.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,779,334.05/27,984.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,185.54

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