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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,233.40, 37,572.30 and 17,807.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,233.40, 37,572.30 and 17,807.34 is: 24,567.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,233.40 : 37,572.30 = 17,807.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,233.40/37,572.30 = 17,807.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,233.40x = 37,572.30 × 17,807.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,233.40x = 669,062,720.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,062,720.68/27,233.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,567.73

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