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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,358.29, 37,729.26 and 17,269.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,358.29, 37,729.26 and 17,269.29 is: 23,815.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,358.29 : 37,729.26 = 17,269.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,358.29/37,729.26 = 17,269.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,358.29x = 37,729.26 × 17,269.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,358.29x = 651,557,532.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,557,532.43/27,358.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,815.73

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