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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,450.08, 37,867.14 and 17,361.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,450.08, 37,867.14 and 17,361.56 is: 23,950.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,450.08 : 37,867.14 = 17,361.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,450.08/37,867.14 = 17,361.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,450.08x = 37,867.14 × 17,361.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,450.08x = 657,432,623.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,432,623.14/27,450.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,950.12

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