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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,674.10, 38,188.80 and 17,059.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,674.10, 38,188.80 and 17,059.86 is: 23,541.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,674.10 : 38,188.80 = 17,059.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,674.10/38,188.80 = 17,059.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,674.10x = 38,188.80 × 17,059.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,674.10x = 651,495,581.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,495,581.57/27,674.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,541.71

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