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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,285.06, 37,650.02 and 17,209.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,285.06, 37,650.02 and 17,209.70 is: 23,747.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,285.06 : 37,650.02 = 17,209.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,285.06/37,650.02 = 17,209.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,285.06x = 37,650.02 × 17,209.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,285.06x = 647,945,274.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,945,274.90/27,285.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,747.25

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