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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,189.75, 37,526.97 and 17,741.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,189.75, 37,526.97 and 17,741.91 is: 24,487.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,189.75 : 37,526.97 = 17,741.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,189.75/37,526.97 = 17,741.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,189.75x = 37,526.97 × 17,741.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,189.75x = 665,800,124.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,800,124.31/27,189.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,487.17

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