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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,036.84, 37,307.32 and 17,618.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,036.84, 37,307.32 and 17,618.16 is: 24,310.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,036.84 : 37,307.32 = 17,618.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,036.84/37,307.32 = 17,618.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,036.84x = 37,307.32 × 17,618.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,036.84x = 657,286,332.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,286,332.93/27,036.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,310.77

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