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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,310.96, 37,712.52 and 17,256.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,310.96, 37,712.52 and 17,256.88 is: 23,829.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,310.96 : 37,712.52 = 17,256.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,310.96/37,712.52 = 17,256.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,310.96x = 37,712.52 × 17,256.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,310.96x = 650,800,432.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,800,432.14/27,310.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,829.28

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