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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,148.61, 37,456.94 and 17,573.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,148.61, 37,456.94 and 17,573.33 is: 24,245.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,148.61 : 37,456.94 = 17,573.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,148.61/37,456.94 = 17,573.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,148.61x = 37,456.94 × 17,573.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,148.61x = 658,242,892.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,242,892.26/27,148.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,245.92

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