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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,664.34, 38,165.91 and 17,035.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,664.34, 38,165.91 and 17,035.52 is: 23,502.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,664.34 : 38,165.91 = 17,035.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,664.34/38,165.91 = 17,035.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,664.34x = 38,165.91 × 17,035.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,664.34x = 650,176,123.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,176,123.12/27,664.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,502.32

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