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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,675.06, 38,180.62 and 17,046.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,675.06, 38,180.62 and 17,046.24 is: 23,517.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,675.06 : 38,180.62 = 17,046.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,675.06/38,180.62 = 17,046.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,675.06x = 38,180.62 × 17,046.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,675.06x = 650,836,011.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,836,011.87/27,675.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,517.06

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