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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,129.67, 37,425.73 and 17,566.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,129.67, 37,425.73 and 17,566.81 is: 24,233.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,129.67 : 37,425.73 = 17,566.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,129.67/37,425.73 = 17,566.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,129.67x = 37,425.73 × 17,566.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,129.67x = 657,450,500.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,450,500.89/27,129.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,233.64

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