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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,655.92, 38,154.33 and 17,027.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,655.92, 38,154.33 and 17,027.10 is: 23,490.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,655.92 : 38,154.33 = 17,027.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,655.92/38,154.33 = 17,027.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,655.92x = 38,154.33 × 17,027.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,655.92x = 649,657,592.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,657,592.34/27,655.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,490.72

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