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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,268.72, 37,655.48 and 17,214.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,268.72, 37,655.48 and 17,214.96 is: 23,772.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,268.72 : 37,655.48 = 17,214.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,268.72/37,655.48 = 17,214.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,268.72x = 37,655.48 × 17,214.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,268.72x = 648,237,581.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,237,581.98/27,268.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,772.20

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