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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,674.09, 38,179.25 and 17,045.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,674.09, 38,179.25 and 17,045.27 is: 23,515.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,674.09 : 38,179.25 = 17,045.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,674.09/38,179.25 = 17,045.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,674.09x = 38,179.25 × 17,045.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,674.09x = 650,775,555.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,775,555.62/27,674.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,515.70

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