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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,558.74, 38,015.25 and 17,470.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,558.74, 38,015.25 and 17,470.10 is: 24,098.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,558.74 : 38,015.25 = 17,470.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,558.74/38,015.25 = 17,470.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,558.74x = 38,015.25 × 17,470.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,558.74x = 664,130,219.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,130,219.03/27,558.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,098.71

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