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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,275.60, 37,624.97 and 17,186.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,275.60, 37,624.97 and 17,186.69 is: 23,707.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,275.60 : 37,624.97 = 17,186.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,275.60/37,624.97 = 17,186.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,275.60x = 37,624.97 × 17,186.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,275.60x = 646,648,695.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,648,695.65/27,275.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,707.95

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