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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,105.59, 37,408.49 and 17,041.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,105.59, 37,408.49 and 17,041.74 is: 23,519.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,105.59 : 37,408.49 = 17,041.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,105.59/37,408.49 = 17,041.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,105.59x = 37,408.49 × 17,041.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,105.59x = 637,505,675.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,505,675.16/27,105.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,519.35

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