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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,654.58, 38,169.51 and 17,581.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,654.58, 38,169.51 and 17,581.06 is: 24,265.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,654.58 : 38,169.51 = 17,581.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,654.58/38,169.51 = 17,581.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,654.58x = 38,169.51 × 17,581.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,654.58x = 671,060,445.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,060,445.48/27,654.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,265.80

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