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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,610.08, 38,104.56 and 17,005.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,610.08, 38,104.56 and 17,005.92 is: 23,469.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,610.08 : 38,104.56 = 17,005.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,610.08/38,104.56 = 17,005.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,610.08x = 38,104.56 × 17,005.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,610.08x = 648,003,099.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,003,099.00/27,610.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,469.80

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