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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,095.73, 37,379.63 and 17,538.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,095.73, 37,379.63 and 17,538.69 is: 24,195.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,095.73 : 37,379.63 = 17,538.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,095.73/37,379.63 = 17,538.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,095.73x = 37,379.63 × 17,538.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,095.73x = 655,589,655.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,589,655.19/27,095.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,195.31

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