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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,059.79, 37,308.36 and 17,483.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,059.79, 37,308.36 and 17,483.47 is: 24,105.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,059.79 : 37,308.36 = 17,483.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,059.79/37,308.36 = 17,483.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,059.79x = 37,308.36 × 17,483.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,059.79x = 652,279,592.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,279,592.81/27,059.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,105.12

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