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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,266.14, 37,627.05 and 17,201.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,266.14, 37,627.05 and 17,201.08 is: 23,737.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,266.14 : 37,627.05 = 17,201.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,266.14/37,627.05 = 17,201.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,266.14x = 37,627.05 × 17,201.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,266.14x = 647,225,897.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,225,897.21/27,266.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,737.35

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