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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,180.89, 37,493.69 and 17,093.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,180.89, 37,493.69 and 17,093.33 is: 23,578.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,180.89 : 37,493.69 = 17,093.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,180.89/37,493.69 = 17,093.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,180.89x = 37,493.69 × 17,093.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,180.89x = 640,891,871.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,891,871.35/27,180.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,578.77

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