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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,737.02, 38,275.09 and 17,126.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,737.02, 38,275.09 and 17,126.83 is: 23,633.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,737.02 : 38,275.09 = 17,126.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,737.02/38,275.09 = 17,126.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,737.02x = 38,275.09 × 17,126.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,737.02x = 655,530,959.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,530,959.66/27,737.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,633.79

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