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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,652.68, 38,177.64 and 17,056.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,652.68, 38,177.64 and 17,056.80 is: 23,548.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,652.68 : 38,177.64 = 17,056.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,652.68/38,177.64 = 17,056.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,652.68x = 38,177.64 × 17,056.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,652.68x = 651,188,369.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,188,369.95/27,652.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,548.83

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