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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,270.81, 37,624.10 and 17,844.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,270.81, 37,624.10 and 17,844.84 is: 24,619.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,270.81 : 37,624.10 = 17,844.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,270.81/37,624.10 = 17,844.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,270.81x = 37,624.10 × 17,844.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,270.81x = 671,395,955.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,395,955.42/27,270.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,619.58

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