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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,179.39, 37,472.84 and 17,602.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,179.39, 37,472.84 and 17,602.36 is: 24,268.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,179.39 : 37,472.84 = 17,602.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,179.39/37,472.84 = 17,602.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,179.39x = 37,472.84 × 17,602.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,179.39x = 659,610,419.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,610,419.90/27,179.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,268.77

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