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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,026.14, 37,314.51 and 17,611.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,026.14, 37,314.51 and 17,611.10 is: 24,315.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,026.14 : 37,314.51 = 17,611.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,026.14/37,314.51 = 17,611.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,026.14x = 37,314.51 × 17,611.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,026.14x = 657,149,567.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,149,567.06/27,026.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,315.33

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