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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,234.52, 37,558.64 and 17,664.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,234.52, 37,558.64 and 17,664.40 is: 24,360.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,234.52 : 37,558.64 = 17,664.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,234.52/37,558.64 = 17,664.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,234.52x = 37,558.64 × 17,664.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,234.52x = 663,450,840.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,450,840.42/27,234.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,360.66

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