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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,015.30, 37,255.95 and 17,924.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,015.30, 37,255.95 and 17,924.64 is: 24,719.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,015.30 : 37,255.95 = 17,924.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,015.30/37,255.95 = 17,924.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,015.30x = 37,255.95 × 17,924.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,015.30x = 667,799,491.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,799,491.61/27,015.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,719.31

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