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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,270.92, 37,615.37 and 17,693.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,270.92, 37,615.37 and 17,693.69 is: 24,405.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,270.92 : 37,615.37 = 17,693.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,270.92/37,615.37 = 17,693.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,270.92x = 37,615.37 × 17,693.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,270.92x = 665,554,701.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,554,701.59/27,270.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,405.29

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