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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,264.06, 37,614.78 and 17,838.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,264.06, 37,614.78 and 17,838.09 is: 24,610.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,264.06 : 37,614.78 = 17,838.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,264.06/37,614.78 = 17,838.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,264.06x = 37,614.78 × 17,838.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,264.06x = 670,975,830.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,975,830.97/27,264.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,610.27

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