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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,110.23, 37,413.55 and 17,034.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,110.23, 37,413.55 and 17,034.94 is: 23,509.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,110.23 : 37,413.55 = 17,034.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,110.23/37,413.55 = 17,034.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,110.23x = 37,413.55 × 17,034.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,110.23x = 637,337,551.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,337,551.68/27,110.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,509.12

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