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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,189.29, 37,530.56 and 17,134.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,189.29, 37,530.56 and 17,134.67 is: 23,651.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,189.29 : 37,530.56 = 17,134.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,189.29/37,530.56 = 17,134.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,189.29x = 37,530.56 × 17,134.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,189.29x = 643,073,760.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,073,760.52/27,189.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,651.73

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