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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,016.70, 37,302.80 and 17,462.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,016.70, 37,302.80 and 17,462.25 is: 24,110.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,016.70 : 37,302.80 = 17,462.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,016.70/37,302.80 = 17,462.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,016.70x = 37,302.80 × 17,462.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,016.70x = 651,390,731.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,390,731.99/27,016.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,110.67

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