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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,114.73, 37,419.75 and 17,039.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,114.73, 37,419.75 and 17,039.45 is: 23,515.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,114.73 : 37,419.75 = 17,039.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,114.73/37,419.75 = 17,039.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,114.73x = 37,419.75 × 17,039.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,114.73x = 637,612,052.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,612,052.69/27,114.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,515.34

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