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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,013.64, 37,262.25 and 17,939.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,013.64, 37,262.25 and 17,939.39 is: 24,745.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,013.64 : 37,262.25 = 17,939.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,013.64/37,262.25 = 17,939.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,013.64x = 37,262.25 × 17,939.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,013.64x = 668,462,035.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,462,035.03/27,013.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,745.35

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