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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,994.47, 41,893.05 and 17,469.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,994.47, 41,893.05 and 17,469.45 is: 26,142.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,994.47 : 41,893.05 = 17,469.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,994.47/41,893.05 = 17,469.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,994.47x = 41,893.05 × 17,469.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,994.47x = 731,848,509.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,848,509.57/27,994.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,142.61

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