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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,219.81, 37,553.67 and 17,793.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,219.81, 37,553.67 and 17,793.84 is: 24,549.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,219.81 : 37,553.67 = 17,793.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,219.81/37,553.67 = 17,793.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,219.81x = 37,553.67 × 17,793.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,219.81x = 668,223,995.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,223,995.39/27,219.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,549.18

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