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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,011.52, 37,264.32 and 17,580.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,011.52, 37,264.32 and 17,580.96 is: 24,254.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,011.52 : 37,264.32 = 17,580.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,011.52/37,264.32 = 17,580.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,011.52x = 37,264.32 × 17,580.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,011.52x = 655,142,519.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,142,519.35/27,011.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,254.19

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