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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,109.23, 37,406.27 and 17,030.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,109.23, 37,406.27 and 17,030.53 is: 23,499.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,109.23 : 37,406.27 = 17,030.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,109.23/37,406.27 = 17,030.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,109.23x = 37,406.27 × 17,030.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,109.23x = 637,048,603.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,048,603.42/27,109.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,499.32

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