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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,112.62, 37,416.84 and 17,037.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,112.62, 37,416.84 and 17,037.33 is: 23,512.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,112.62 : 37,416.84 = 17,037.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,112.62/37,416.84 = 17,037.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,112.62x = 37,416.84 × 17,037.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,112.62x = 637,483,200.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,483,200.66/27,112.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,512.42

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