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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,071.61, 37,324.56 and 17,495.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,071.61, 37,324.56 and 17,495.38 is: 24,121.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,071.61 : 37,324.56 = 17,495.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,071.61/37,324.56 = 17,495.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,071.61x = 37,324.56 × 17,495.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,071.61x = 653,007,360.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,007,360.53/27,071.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,121.48

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