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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,572.17, 38,029.22 and 17,491.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,572.17, 38,029.22 and 17,491.93 is: 24,125.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,572.17 : 38,029.22 = 17,491.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,572.17/38,029.22 = 17,491.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,572.17x = 38,029.22 × 17,491.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,572.17x = 665,204,454.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,204,454.19/27,572.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,125.94

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