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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,285.41, 37,658.39 and 17,219.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,285.41, 37,658.39 and 17,219.34 is: 23,765.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,285.41 : 37,658.39 = 17,219.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,285.41/37,658.39 = 17,219.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,285.41x = 37,658.39 × 17,219.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,285.41x = 648,452,535.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,452,535.17/27,285.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,765.54

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