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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,727.80, 37,091.70 and 17,729.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,727.80, 37,091.70 and 17,729.40 is: 26,594.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,727.80 : 37,091.70 = 17,729.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,727.80/37,091.70 = 17,729.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,727.80x = 37,091.70 × 17,729.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,727.80x = 657,613,585.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,613,585.98/24,727.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,594.10

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