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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,151.68, 37,434.39 and 17,574.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,151.68, 37,434.39 and 17,574.60 is: 24,230.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,151.68 : 37,434.39 = 17,574.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,151.68/37,434.39 = 17,574.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,151.68x = 37,434.39 × 17,574.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,151.68x = 657,894,430.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,894,430.49/27,151.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,230.34

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