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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,169.99, 37,459.50 and 17,592.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,169.99, 37,459.50 and 17,592.85 is: 24,255.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,169.99 : 37,459.50 = 17,592.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,169.99/37,459.50 = 17,592.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,169.99x = 37,459.50 × 17,592.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,169.99x = 659,019,364.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,019,364.58/27,169.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,255.41

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