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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,221.82, 37,556.42 and 17,795.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,221.82, 37,556.42 and 17,795.84 is: 24,551.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,221.82 : 37,556.42 = 17,795.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,221.82/37,556.42 = 17,795.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,221.82x = 37,556.42 × 17,795.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,221.82x = 668,348,041.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,348,041.29/27,221.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,551.92

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