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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,251.28, 37,595.88 and 17,177.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,251.28, 37,595.88 and 17,177.04 is: 23,697.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,251.28 : 37,595.88 = 17,177.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,251.28/37,595.88 = 17,177.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,251.28x = 37,595.88 × 17,177.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,251.28x = 645,785,934.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,785,934.60/27,251.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,697.45

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