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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,030.22, 37,299.22 and 17,470.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,030.22, 37,299.22 and 17,470.40 is: 24,107.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,030.22 : 37,299.22 = 17,470.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,030.22/37,299.22 = 17,470.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,030.22x = 37,299.22 × 17,470.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,030.22x = 651,632,062.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,632,062.92/27,030.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,107.54

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