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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,264.60, 37,609.11 and 17,175.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,264.60, 37,609.11 and 17,175.24 is: 23,691.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,264.60 : 37,609.11 = 17,175.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,264.60/37,609.11 = 17,175.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,264.60x = 37,609.11 × 17,175.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,264.60x = 645,945,490.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,945,490.44/27,264.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,691.73

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