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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,162.85, 37,493.94 and 17,108.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,162.85, 37,493.94 and 17,108.14 is: 23,615.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,162.85 : 37,493.94 = 17,108.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,162.85/37,493.94 = 17,108.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,162.85x = 37,493.94 × 17,108.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,162.85x = 641,451,574.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,451,574.67/27,162.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,615.03

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