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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,026.27, 37,311.80 and 17,963.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,026.27, 37,311.80 and 17,963.91 is: 24,800.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,026.27 : 37,311.80 = 17,963.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,026.27/37,311.80 = 17,963.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,026.27x = 37,311.80 × 17,963.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,026.27x = 670,265,862.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,265,862.05/27,026.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,800.54

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