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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,272.32, 37,654.72 and 17,854.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,272.32, 37,654.72 and 17,854.08 is: 24,651.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,272.32 : 37,654.72 = 17,854.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,272.32/37,654.72 = 17,854.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,272.32x = 37,654.72 × 17,854.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,272.32x = 672,290,383.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,290,383.26/27,272.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,651.02

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