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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,159.39, 37,449.63 and 17,075.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,159.39, 37,449.63 and 17,075.52 is: 23,545.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,159.39 : 37,449.63 = 17,075.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,159.39/37,449.63 = 17,075.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,159.39x = 37,449.63 × 17,075.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,159.39x = 639,471,906.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,471,906.06/27,159.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,545.15

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