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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,010.13, 37,257.44 and 17,935.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,010.13, 37,257.44 and 17,935.90 is: 24,740.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,010.13 : 37,257.44 = 17,935.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,010.13/37,257.44 = 17,935.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,010.13x = 37,257.44 × 17,935.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,010.13x = 668,245,535.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,245,535.27/27,010.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,740.56

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