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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,170.99, 37,460.88 and 17,593.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,170.99, 37,460.88 and 17,593.85 is: 24,256.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,170.99 : 37,460.88 = 17,593.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,170.99/37,460.88 = 17,593.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,170.99x = 37,460.88 × 17,593.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,170.99x = 659,081,103.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,081,103.59/27,170.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,256.79

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