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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,058.92, 37,365.06 and 17,004.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,058.92, 37,365.06 and 17,004.78 is: 23,481.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,058.92 : 37,365.06 = 17,004.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,058.92/37,365.06 = 17,004.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,058.92x = 37,365.06 × 17,004.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,058.92x = 635,384,624.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,384,624.99/27,058.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,481.52

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