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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,591.39, 38,060.75 and 17,502.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,591.39, 38,060.75 and 17,502.03 is: 24,143.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,591.39 : 38,060.75 = 17,502.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,591.39/38,060.75 = 17,502.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,591.39x = 38,060.75 × 17,502.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,591.39x = 666,140,432.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,140,432.08/27,591.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,143.05

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