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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,111.68, 37,409.65 and 17,032.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,111.68, 37,409.65 and 17,032.99 is: 23,502.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,111.68 : 37,409.65 = 17,032.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,111.68/37,409.65 = 17,032.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,111.68x = 37,409.65 × 17,032.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,111.68x = 637,198,194.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,198,194.35/27,111.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,502.72

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