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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,362.28, 37,734.76 and 17,273.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,362.28, 37,734.76 and 17,273.28 is: 23,821.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,362.28 : 37,734.76 = 17,273.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,362.28/37,734.76 = 17,273.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,362.28x = 37,734.76 × 17,273.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,362.28x = 651,803,075.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,803,075.21/27,362.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,821.23

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