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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,148.25, 37,451.91 and 17,082.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,148.25, 37,451.91 and 17,082.24 is: 23,565.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,148.25 : 37,451.91 = 17,082.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,148.25/37,451.91 = 17,082.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,148.25x = 37,451.91 × 17,082.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,148.25x = 639,762,515.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,762,515.08/27,148.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,565.52

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