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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,137.54, 37,454.74 and 17,705.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,137.54, 37,454.74 and 17,705.90 is: 24,437.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,137.54 : 37,454.74 = 17,705.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,137.54/37,454.74 = 17,705.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,137.54x = 37,454.74 × 17,705.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,137.54x = 663,169,880.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,169,880.97/27,137.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,437.36

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