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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,249.02, 37,619.07 and 17,697.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,249.02, 37,619.07 and 17,697.44 is: 24,432.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,249.02 : 37,619.07 = 17,697.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,249.02/37,619.07 = 17,697.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,249.02x = 37,619.07 × 17,697.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,249.02x = 665,761,234.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,761,234.18/27,249.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,432.48

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