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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,142.25, 37,451.93 and 17,063.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,142.25, 37,451.93 and 17,063.55 is: 23,544.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,142.25 : 37,451.93 = 17,063.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,142.25/37,451.93 = 17,063.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,142.25x = 37,451.93 × 17,063.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,142.25x = 639,062,880.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,062,880.15/27,142.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,544.95

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