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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,560.19, 38,026.39 and 17,485

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,560.19, 38,026.39 and 17,485 is: 24,125.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,560.19 : 38,026.39 = 17,485 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,560.19/38,026.39 = 17,485/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,560.19x = 38,026.39 × 17,485
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,560.19x = 664,891,429.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,891,429.15/27,560.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,125.07

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