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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,267.60, 37,628.64 and 17,835.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,267.60, 37,628.64 and 17,835.96 is: 24,613.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,267.60 : 37,628.64 = 17,835.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,267.60/37,628.64 = 17,835.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,267.60x = 37,628.64 × 17,835.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,267.60x = 671,142,917.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,142,917.89/27,267.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,613.20

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