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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,670.68, 38,174.58 and 17,041.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,670.68, 38,174.58 and 17,041.86 is: 23,511.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,670.68 : 38,174.58 = 17,041.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,670.68/38,174.58 = 17,041.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,670.68x = 38,174.58 × 17,041.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,670.68x = 650,565,847.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,565,847.92/27,670.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,511.02

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