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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,141.75, 37,451.24 and 17,063.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,141.75, 37,451.24 and 17,063.05 is: 23,544.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,141.75 : 37,451.24 = 17,063.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,141.75/37,451.24 = 17,063.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,141.75x = 37,451.24 × 17,063.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,141.75x = 639,032,380.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,032,380.68/27,141.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,544.26

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