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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,094.92, 37,378.36 and 17,537.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,094.92, 37,378.36 and 17,537.88 is: 24,194.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,094.92 : 37,378.36 = 17,537.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,094.92/37,378.36 = 17,537.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,094.92x = 37,378.36 × 17,537.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,094.92x = 655,537,354.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,537,354.37/27,094.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,194.10

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