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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,188.61, 37,541.52 and 17,633.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,188.61, 37,541.52 and 17,633.04 is: 24,347.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,188.61 : 37,541.52 = 17,633.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,188.61/37,541.52 = 17,633.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,188.61x = 37,541.52 × 17,633.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,188.61x = 661,971,123.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,971,123.82/27,188.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,347.37

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