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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,150.61, 37,459.69 and 17,575.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,150.61, 37,459.69 and 17,575.33 is: 24,248.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,150.61 : 37,459.69 = 17,575.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,150.61/37,459.69 = 17,575.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,150.61x = 37,459.69 × 17,575.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,150.61x = 658,366,413.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,366,413.45/27,150.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,248.68

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