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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,225.78, 37,577.70 and 17,788.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,225.78, 37,577.70 and 17,788.92 is: 24,552.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,225.78 : 37,577.70 = 17,788.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,225.78/37,577.70 = 17,788.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,225.78x = 37,577.70 × 17,788.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,225.78x = 668,466,699.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,466,699.08/27,225.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,552.71

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