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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,292.17, 37,667.70 and 17,226.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,292.17, 37,667.70 and 17,226.09 is: 23,774.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,292.17 : 37,667.70 = 17,226.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,292.17/37,667.70 = 17,226.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,292.17x = 37,667.70 × 17,226.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,292.17x = 648,867,190.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,867,190.29/27,292.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,774.85

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