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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,089.39, 37,406.43 and 17,034.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,089.39, 37,406.43 and 17,034.65 is: 23,522.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,089.39 : 37,406.43 = 17,034.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,089.39/37,406.43 = 17,034.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,089.39x = 37,406.43 × 17,034.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,089.39x = 637,205,442.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,205,442.80/27,089.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,522.33

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