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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,167.67, 37,491.48 and 17,102.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,167.67, 37,491.48 and 17,102.77 is: 23,601.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,167.67 : 37,491.48 = 17,102.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,167.67/37,491.48 = 17,102.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,167.67x = 37,491.48 × 17,102.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,167.67x = 641,208,065.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,208,065.67/27,167.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,601.88

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