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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,274.60, 37,623.59 and 17,185.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,274.60, 37,623.59 and 17,185.69 is: 23,706.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,274.60 : 37,623.59 = 17,185.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,274.60/37,623.59 = 17,185.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,274.60x = 37,623.59 × 17,185.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,274.60x = 646,587,354.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,587,354.43/27,274.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,706.58

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