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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,140.84, 37,454.74 and 17,703.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,140.84, 37,454.74 and 17,703.98 is: 24,431.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,140.84 : 37,454.74 = 17,703.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,140.84/37,454.74 = 17,703.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,140.84x = 37,454.74 × 17,703.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,140.84x = 663,097,967.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,097,967.87/27,140.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,431.74

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