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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,314.58, 37,689.39 and 17,225.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,314.58, 37,689.39 and 17,225.58 is: 23,768.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,314.58 : 37,689.39 = 17,225.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,314.58/37,689.39 = 17,225.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,314.58x = 37,689.39 × 17,225.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,314.58x = 649,221,602.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,221,602.60/27,314.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,768.32

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