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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,156.62, 37,481.39 and 17,708.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,156.62, 37,481.39 and 17,708.78 is: 24,441.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,156.62 : 37,481.39 = 17,708.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,156.62/37,481.39 = 17,708.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,156.62x = 37,481.39 × 17,708.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,156.62x = 663,749,413.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,749,413.65/27,156.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,441.54

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