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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,049.84, 37,307.70 and 17,360.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,049.84, 37,307.70 and 17,360.24 is: 23,943.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,049.84 : 37,307.70 = 17,360.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,049.84/37,307.70 = 17,360.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,049.84x = 37,307.70 × 17,360.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,049.84x = 647,670,625.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,670,625.85/27,049.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,943.60

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