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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,048.84, 37,306.32 and 17,359.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,048.84, 37,306.32 and 17,359.24 is: 23,942.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,048.84 : 37,306.32 = 17,359.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,048.84/37,306.32 = 17,359.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,048.84x = 37,306.32 × 17,359.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,048.84x = 647,609,362.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,609,362.40/27,048.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,942.22

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