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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,272.35, 37,635.19 and 17,840.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,272.35, 37,635.19 and 17,840.71 is: 24,619.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,272.35 : 37,635.19 = 17,840.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,272.35/37,635.19 = 17,840.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,272.35x = 37,635.19 × 17,840.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,272.35x = 671,438,510.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,438,510.58/27,272.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,619.75

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