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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,139.68, 37,446.48 and 17,065.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,139.68, 37,446.48 and 17,065.44 is: 23,546.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,139.68 : 37,446.48 = 17,065.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,139.68/37,446.48 = 17,065.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,139.68x = 37,446.48 × 17,065.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,139.68x = 639,040,657.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,040,657.65/27,139.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,546.36

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