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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,341.52, 37,713.96 and 17,252.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,341.52, 37,713.96 and 17,252.34 is: 23,797.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,341.52 : 37,713.96 = 17,252.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,341.52/37,713.96 = 17,252.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,341.52x = 37,713.96 × 17,252.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,341.52x = 650,654,060.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,654,060.67/27,341.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,797.29

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