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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,200.73, 37,527.39 and 17,774.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,200.73, 37,527.39 and 17,774.76 is: 24,522.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,200.73 : 37,527.39 = 17,774.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,200.73/37,527.39 = 17,774.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,200.73x = 37,527.39 × 17,774.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,200.73x = 667,040,424.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,040,424.75/27,200.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,522.88

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