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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,137.14, 37,419.11 and 17,053.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,137.14, 37,419.11 and 17,053.45 is: 23,514.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,137.14 : 37,419.11 = 17,053.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,137.14/37,419.11 = 17,053.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,137.14x = 37,419.11 × 17,053.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,137.14x = 638,124,836.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,124,836.16/27,137.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,514.82

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