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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,279.37, 37,650.71 and 17,075.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,279.37, 37,650.71 and 17,075.14 is: 23,566.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,279.37 : 37,650.71 = 17,075.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,279.37/37,650.71 = 17,075.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,279.37x = 37,650.71 × 17,075.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,279.37x = 642,891,144.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,891,144.35/27,279.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,566.94

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