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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,283.37, 37,645.40 and 17,199.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,283.37, 37,645.40 and 17,199.95 is: 23,732.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,283.37 : 37,645.40 = 17,199.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,283.37/37,645.40 = 17,199.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,283.37x = 37,645.40 × 17,199.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,283.37x = 647,498,852.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,498,852.50/27,283.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,732.37

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