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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,366.30, 37,766.61 and 17,291.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,366.30, 37,766.61 and 17,291.06 is: 23,862.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,366.30 : 37,766.61 = 17,291.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,366.30/37,766.61 = 17,291.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,366.30x = 37,766.61 × 17,291.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,366.30x = 653,024,925.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,024,925.05/27,366.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,862.38

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