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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,273.85, 37,637.26 and 17,842.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,273.85, 37,637.26 and 17,842.21 is: 24,621.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,273.85 : 37,637.26 = 17,842.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,273.85/37,637.26 = 17,842.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,273.85x = 37,637.26 × 17,842.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,273.85x = 671,531,896.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,531,896.74/27,273.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,621.82

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