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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,294.46, 37,661.08 and 17,236.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,294.46, 37,661.08 and 17,236.70 is: 23,783.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,294.46 : 37,661.08 = 17,236.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,294.46/37,661.08 = 17,236.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,294.46x = 37,661.08 × 17,236.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,294.46x = 649,152,737.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,152,737.64/27,294.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,783.31

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