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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,058.41, 37,327.91 and 17,623.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,058.41, 37,327.91 and 17,623.53 is: 24,312.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,058.41 : 37,327.91 = 17,623.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,058.41/37,327.91 = 17,623.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,058.41x = 37,327.91 × 17,623.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,058.41x = 657,849,453.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,849,453.60/27,058.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,312.20

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