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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,271.76, 37,610.06 and 17,701.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,271.76, 37,610.06 and 17,701.74 is: 24,412.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,271.76 : 37,610.06 = 17,701.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,271.76/37,610.06 = 17,701.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,271.76x = 37,610.06 × 17,701.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,271.76x = 665,763,415.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,763,415.00/27,271.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,412.20

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