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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,171.86, 37,488.96 and 17,110.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,171.86, 37,488.96 and 17,110.26 is: 23,607.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,171.86 : 37,488.96 = 17,110.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,171.86/37,488.96 = 17,110.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,171.86x = 37,488.96 × 17,110.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,171.86x = 641,445,852.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,445,852.73/27,171.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,607.00

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