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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,026.73, 37,314.02 and 17,471.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,026.73, 37,314.02 and 17,471.22 is: 24,121.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,026.73 : 37,314.02 = 17,471.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,026.73/37,314.02 = 17,471.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,026.73x = 37,314.02 × 17,471.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,026.73x = 651,921,365.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,921,365.15/27,026.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,121.36

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