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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,611.08, 38,105.94 and 17,006.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,611.08, 38,105.94 and 17,006.92 is: 23,471.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,611.08 : 38,105.94 = 17,006.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,611.08/38,105.94 = 17,006.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,611.08x = 38,105.94 × 17,006.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,611.08x = 648,064,673.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,064,673.10/27,611.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,471.18

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