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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,240.52, 37,566.96 and 17,670.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,240.52, 37,566.96 and 17,670.40 is: 24,368.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,240.52 : 37,566.96 = 17,670.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,240.52/37,566.96 = 17,670.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,240.52x = 37,566.96 × 17,670.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,240.52x = 663,823,209.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,823,209.98/27,240.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,368.96

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