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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,050.84, 37,309.08 and 17,361.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,050.84, 37,309.08 and 17,361.24 is: 23,944.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,050.84 : 37,309.08 = 17,361.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,050.84/37,309.08 = 17,361.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,050.84x = 37,309.08 × 17,361.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,050.84x = 647,731,892.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,731,892.06/27,050.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,944.98

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