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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,653.68, 38,179.02 and 17,057.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,653.68, 38,179.02 and 17,057.80 is: 23,550.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,653.68 : 38,179.02 = 17,057.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,653.68/38,179.02 = 17,057.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,653.68x = 38,179.02 × 17,057.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,653.68x = 651,250,087.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,250,087.36/27,653.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,550.21

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