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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,030.72, 37,299.91 and 17,470.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,030.72, 37,299.91 and 17,470.90 is: 24,108.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,030.72 : 37,299.91 = 17,470.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,030.72/37,299.91 = 17,470.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,030.72x = 37,299.91 × 17,470.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,030.72x = 651,662,723.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,662,723.76/27,030.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,108.23

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