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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,014.45, 37,299.69 and 17,459.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,014.45, 37,299.69 and 17,459.99 is: 24,107.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,014.45 : 37,299.69 = 17,459.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,014.45/37,299.69 = 17,459.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,014.45x = 37,299.69 × 17,459.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,014.45x = 651,252,167.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,252,167.78/27,014.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,107.55

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