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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,266.60, 37,627.26 and 17,834.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,266.60, 37,627.26 and 17,834.96 is: 24,611.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,266.60 : 37,627.26 = 17,834.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,266.60/37,627.26 = 17,834.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,266.60x = 37,627.26 × 17,834.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,266.60x = 671,080,677.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,080,677.01/27,266.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,611.82

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