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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,059.41, 37,329.28 and 17,624.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,059.41, 37,329.28 and 17,624.53 is: 24,313.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,059.41 : 37,329.28 = 17,624.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,059.41/37,329.28 = 17,624.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,059.41x = 37,329.28 × 17,624.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,059.41x = 657,911,015.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,911,015.24/27,059.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,313.58

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