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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,166.30, 37,497.36 and 17,605.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,166.30, 37,497.36 and 17,605.87 is: 24,301.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,166.30 : 37,497.36 = 17,605.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,166.30/37,497.36 = 17,605.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,166.30x = 37,497.36 × 17,605.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,166.30x = 660,173,645.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,173,645.50/27,166.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,301.20

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