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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,151.94, 37,453.10 and 17,953.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,151.94, 37,453.10 and 17,953.50 is: 24,764.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,151.94 : 37,453.10 = 17,953.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,151.94/37,453.10 = 17,953.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,151.94x = 37,453.10 × 17,953.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,151.94x = 672,414,230.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,414,230.85/27,151.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,764.87

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