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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,217.62, 37,546.20 and 17,127.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,217.62, 37,546.20 and 17,127.18 is: 23,626.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,217.62 : 37,546.20 = 17,127.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,217.62/37,546.20 = 17,127.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,217.62x = 37,546.20 × 17,127.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,217.62x = 643,060,525.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,060,525.72/27,217.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,626.63

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