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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,131.96, 37,425.53 and 17,933.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,131.96, 37,425.53 and 17,933.51 is: 24,737.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,131.96 : 37,425.53 = 17,933.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,131.96/37,425.53 = 17,933.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,131.96x = 37,425.53 × 17,933.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,131.96x = 671,171,254.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,171,254.91/27,131.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,737.29

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