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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,053.16, 37,302.98 and 17,480.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,053.16, 37,302.98 and 17,480.45 is: 24,103.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,053.16 : 37,302.98 = 17,480.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,053.16/37,302.98 = 17,480.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,053.16x = 37,302.98 × 17,480.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,053.16x = 652,072,602.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,072,602.82/27,053.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,103.38

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