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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,205.20, 37,512.86 and 17,632.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,205.20, 37,512.86 and 17,632.52 is: 24,313.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,205.20 : 37,512.86 = 17,632.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,205.20/37,512.86 = 17,632.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,205.20x = 37,512.86 × 17,632.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,205.20x = 661,446,351.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,446,351.80/27,205.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,313.23

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