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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,644.46, 38,147.34 and 17,034.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,644.46, 38,147.34 and 17,034.27 is: 23,506.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,644.46 : 38,147.34 = 17,034.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,644.46/38,147.34 = 17,034.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,644.46x = 38,147.34 × 17,034.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,644.46x = 649,812,089.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,812,089.34/27,644.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,506.05

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