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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,654.66, 38,161.35 and 17,044.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,654.66, 38,161.35 and 17,044.47 is: 23,520.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,654.66 : 38,161.35 = 17,044.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,654.66/38,161.35 = 17,044.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,654.66x = 38,161.35 × 17,044.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,654.66x = 650,439,985.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,439,985.23/27,654.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,520.09

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