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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,266.10, 37,626.57 and 17,834.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,266.10, 37,626.57 and 17,834.46 is: 24,611.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,266.10 : 37,626.57 = 17,834.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,266.10/37,626.57 = 17,834.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,266.10x = 37,626.57 × 17,834.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,266.10x = 671,049,557.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,049,557.60/27,266.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,611.13

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