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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,340.52, 37,712.58 and 17,251.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,340.52, 37,712.58 and 17,251.34 is: 23,795.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,340.52 : 37,712.58 = 17,251.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,340.52/37,712.58 = 17,251.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,340.52x = 37,712.58 × 17,251.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,340.52x = 650,592,539.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,592,539.86/27,340.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,795.91

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