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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,014.73, 37,300.08 and 17,460.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,014.73, 37,300.08 and 17,460.27 is: 24,107.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,014.73 : 37,300.08 = 17,460.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,014.73/37,300.08 = 17,460.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,014.73x = 37,300.08 × 17,460.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,014.73x = 651,269,435.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,269,435.08/27,014.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,107.94

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