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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,009.29, 37,290.71 and 17,593.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,009.29, 37,290.71 and 17,593.85 is: 24,291.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,009.29 : 37,290.71 = 17,593.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,009.29/37,290.71 = 17,593.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,009.29x = 37,290.71 × 17,593.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,009.29x = 656,087,158.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,087,158.13/27,009.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,291.17

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