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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,542.67, 38,014.38 and 17,483.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,542.67, 38,014.38 and 17,483.10 is: 24,130.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,542.67 : 38,014.38 = 17,483.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,542.67/38,014.38 = 17,483.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,542.67x = 38,014.38 × 17,483.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,542.67x = 664,609,206.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,609,206.98/27,542.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,130.17

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