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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,022.64, 37,309.68 and 17,607.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,022.64, 37,309.68 and 17,607.60 is: 24,310.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,022.64 : 37,309.68 = 17,607.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,022.64/37,309.68 = 17,607.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,022.64x = 37,309.68 × 17,607.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,022.64x = 656,933,921.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,933,921.57/27,022.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,310.51

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