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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,572.68, 38,029.91 and 17,492.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,572.68, 38,029.91 and 17,492.42 is: 24,126.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,572.68 : 38,029.91 = 17,492.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,572.68/38,029.91 = 17,492.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,572.68x = 38,029.91 × 17,492.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,572.68x = 665,235,158.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,235,158.28/27,572.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,126.60

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