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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,571.68, 38,046.60 and 17,501.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,571.68, 38,046.60 and 17,501.76 is: 24,150.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,571.68 : 38,046.60 = 17,501.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,571.68/38,046.60 = 17,501.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,571.68x = 38,046.60 × 17,501.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,571.68x = 665,882,462.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,882,462.02/27,571.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,150.96

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