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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,066.38, 37,356.52 and 17,003.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,066.38, 37,356.52 and 17,003.74 is: 23,468.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,066.38 : 37,356.52 = 17,003.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,066.38/37,356.52 = 17,003.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,066.38x = 37,356.52 × 17,003.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,066.38x = 635,200,553.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,200,553.38/27,066.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,468.25

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