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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,145.15, 37,462.39 and 17,082.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,145.15, 37,462.39 and 17,082.22 is: 23,574.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,145.15 : 37,462.39 = 17,082.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,145.15/37,462.39 = 17,082.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,145.15x = 37,462.39 × 17,082.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,145.15x = 639,940,666.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,940,666.14/27,145.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,574.77

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