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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,675.09, 38,180.63 and 17,046.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,675.09, 38,180.63 and 17,046.27 is: 23,517.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,675.09 : 38,180.63 = 17,046.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,675.09/38,180.63 = 17,046.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,675.09x = 38,180.63 × 17,046.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,675.09x = 650,837,327.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,837,327.75/27,675.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,517.08

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