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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,056.16, 37,324.80 and 17,621.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,056.16, 37,324.80 and 17,621.28 is: 24,309.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,056.16 : 37,324.80 = 17,621.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,056.16/37,324.80 = 17,621.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,056.16x = 37,324.80 × 17,621.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,056.16x = 657,710,751.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,710,751.74/27,056.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,309.09

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