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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,271.35, 37,633.82 and 17,839.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,271.35, 37,633.82 and 17,839.71 is: 24,618.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,271.35 : 37,633.82 = 17,839.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,271.35/37,633.82 = 17,839.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,271.35x = 37,633.82 × 17,839.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,271.35x = 671,376,345.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,376,345.79/27,271.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,618.38

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