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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,234.23, 37,598.99 and 17,819.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,234.23, 37,598.99 and 17,819.19 is: 24,600.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,234.23 : 37,598.99 = 17,819.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,234.23/37,598.99 = 17,819.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,234.23x = 37,598.99 × 17,819.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,234.23x = 669,983,457.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,983,457.52/27,234.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,600.79

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