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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,131.01, 37,464.65 and 17,076.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,131.01, 37,464.65 and 17,076.25 is: 23,580.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,131.01 : 37,464.65 = 17,076.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,131.01/37,464.65 = 17,076.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,131.01x = 37,464.65 × 17,076.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,131.01x = 639,755,729.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,755,729.56/27,131.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,580.24

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