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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,125.21, 37,416.23 and 17,926.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,125.21, 37,416.23 and 17,926.75 is: 24,727.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,125.21 : 37,416.23 = 17,926.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,125.21/37,416.23 = 17,926.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,125.21x = 37,416.23 × 17,926.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,125.21x = 670,751,425.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,751,425.51/27,125.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,727.97

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