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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,047.08, 37,301.70 and 17,612.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,047.08, 37,301.70 and 17,612.20 is: 24,289.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,047.08 : 37,301.70 = 17,612.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,047.08/37,301.70 = 17,612.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,047.08x = 37,301.70 × 17,612.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,047.08x = 656,965,000.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,965,000.74/27,047.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,289.68

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