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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,606.51, 38,091.72 and 17,536.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,606.51, 38,091.72 and 17,536.59 is: 24,197.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,606.51 : 38,091.72 = 17,536.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,606.51/38,091.72 = 17,536.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,606.51x = 38,091.72 × 17,536.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,606.51x = 667,998,876.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,998,876.03/27,606.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,197.15

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