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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,183.67, 37,478.75 and 17,606.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,183.67, 37,478.75 and 17,606.64 is: 24,274.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,183.67 : 37,478.75 = 17,606.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,183.67/37,478.75 = 17,606.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,183.67x = 37,478.75 × 17,606.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,183.67x = 659,874,858.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,874,858.90/27,183.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,274.68

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