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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,609.01, 38,095.17 and 17,539.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,609.01, 38,095.17 and 17,539.09 is: 24,200.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,609.01 : 38,095.17 = 17,539.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,609.01/38,095.17 = 17,539.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,609.01x = 38,095.17 × 17,539.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,609.01x = 668,154,615.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,154,615.20/27,609.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,200.60

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