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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,125.98, 37,417.51 and 17,927.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,125.98, 37,417.51 and 17,927.57 is: 24,729.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,125.98 : 37,417.51 = 17,927.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,125.98/37,417.51 = 17,927.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,125.98x = 37,417.51 × 17,927.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,125.98x = 670,805,029.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,805,029.75/27,125.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,729.25

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