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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,160.92, 37,487.34 and 17,713.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,160.92, 37,487.34 and 17,713.08 is: 24,447.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,160.92 : 37,487.34 = 17,713.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,160.92/37,487.34 = 17,713.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,160.92x = 37,487.34 × 17,713.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,160.92x = 664,016,252.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,016,252.41/27,160.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,447.49

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