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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,128.94, 37,425.47 and 17,572.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,128.94, 37,425.47 and 17,572.02 is: 24,241.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,128.94 : 37,425.47 = 17,572.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,128.94/37,425.47 = 17,572.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,128.94x = 37,425.47 × 17,572.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,128.94x = 657,641,052.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,641,052.92/27,128.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,241.31

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