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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,205.17, 37,507.05 and 17,757.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,205.17, 37,507.05 and 17,757.33 is: 24,481.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,205.17 : 37,507.05 = 17,757.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,205.17/37,507.05 = 17,757.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,205.17x = 37,507.05 × 17,757.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,205.17x = 666,024,975.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,024,975.39/27,205.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,481.56

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