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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,005.94, 37,273.77 and 17,439.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,005.94, 37,273.77 and 17,439.03 is: 24,069.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,005.94 : 37,273.77 = 17,439.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,005.94/37,273.77 = 17,439.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,005.94x = 37,273.77 × 17,439.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,005.94x = 650,018,393.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,018,393.24/27,005.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,069.46

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