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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,679.60, 38,158.28 and 17,062.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,679.60, 38,158.28 and 17,062.16 is: 23,521.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,679.60 : 38,158.28 = 17,062.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,679.60/38,158.28 = 17,062.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,679.60x = 38,158.28 × 17,062.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,679.60x = 651,062,678.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,062,678.68/27,679.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,521.39

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