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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,565.19, 38,033.30 and 17,490

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,565.19, 38,033.30 and 17,490 is: 24,131.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,565.19 : 38,033.30 = 17,490 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,565.19/38,033.30 = 17,490/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,565.19x = 38,033.30 × 17,490
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,565.19x = 665,202,460.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,202,460.73/27,565.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,131.98

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