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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,179.67, 37,473.23 and 17,602.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,179.67, 37,473.23 and 17,602.64 is: 24,269.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,179.67 : 37,473.23 = 17,602.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,179.67/37,473.23 = 17,602.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,179.67x = 37,473.23 × 17,602.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,179.67x = 659,627,777.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,627,777.33/27,179.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,269.16

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