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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,152.94, 37,454.48 and 17,954.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,152.94, 37,454.48 and 17,954.50 is: 24,766.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,152.94 : 37,454.48 = 17,954.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,152.94/37,454.48 = 17,954.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,152.94x = 37,454.48 × 17,954.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,152.94x = 672,476,461.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,476,461.16/27,152.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,766.25

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