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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,274.61, 37,644.14 and 17,070.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,274.61, 37,644.14 and 17,070.38 is: 23,560.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,274.61 : 37,644.14 = 17,070.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,274.61/37,644.14 = 17,070.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,274.61x = 37,644.14 × 17,070.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,274.61x = 642,599,911.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,599,911.36/27,274.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,560.37

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