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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,167.16, 37,495.92 and 17,719.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,167.16, 37,495.92 and 17,719.32 is: 24,456.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,167.16 : 37,495.92 = 17,719.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,167.16/37,495.92 = 17,719.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,167.16x = 37,495.92 × 17,719.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,167.16x = 664,402,205.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,402,205.17/27,167.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,456.08

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