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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,265.14, 37,625.67 and 17,200.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,265.14, 37,625.67 and 17,200.08 is: 23,735.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,265.14 : 37,625.67 = 17,200.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,265.14/37,625.67 = 17,200.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,265.14x = 37,625.67 × 17,200.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,265.14x = 647,164,534.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,164,534.05/27,265.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,735.97

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