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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,695.93, 38,209.52 and 17,067.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,695.93, 38,209.52 and 17,067.11 is: 23,545.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,695.93 : 38,209.52 = 17,067.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,695.93/38,209.52 = 17,067.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,695.93x = 38,209.52 × 17,067.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,695.93x = 652,125,932.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,125,932.51/27,695.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,545.92

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