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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,188.29, 37,529.18 and 17,133.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,188.29, 37,529.18 and 17,133.67 is: 23,650.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,188.29 : 37,529.18 = 17,133.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,188.29/37,529.18 = 17,133.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,188.29x = 37,529.18 × 17,133.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,188.29x = 643,012,585.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,012,585.49/27,188.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,650.35

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