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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,160.11, 37,502.19 and 17,604.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,160.11, 37,502.19 and 17,604.54 is: 24,308.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,160.11 : 37,502.19 = 17,604.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,160.11/37,502.19 = 17,604.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,160.11x = 37,502.19 × 17,604.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,160.11x = 660,208,803.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,208,803.94/27,160.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,308.03

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