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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,239.36, 37,580.64 and 17,813.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,239.36, 37,580.64 and 17,813.44 is: 24,576.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,239.36 : 37,580.64 = 17,813.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,239.36/37,580.64 = 17,813.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,239.36x = 37,580.64 × 17,813.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,239.36x = 669,440,475.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,440,475.80/27,239.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,576.22

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