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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,682.43, 38,190.89 and 17,053.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,682.43, 38,190.89 and 17,053.61 is: 23,527.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,682.43 : 38,190.89 = 17,053.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,682.43/38,190.89 = 17,053.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,682.43x = 38,190.89 × 17,053.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,682.43x = 651,292,395.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,292,395.29/27,682.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,527.29

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