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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,160.92, 37,490.04 and 17,730.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,160.92, 37,490.04 and 17,730.90 is: 24,473.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,160.92 : 37,490.04 = 17,730.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,160.92/37,490.04 = 17,730.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,160.92x = 37,490.04 × 17,730.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,160.92x = 664,732,150.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,732,150.24/27,160.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,473.85

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