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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,274.38, 37,639.10 and 17,842.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,274.38, 37,639.10 and 17,842.94 is: 24,623.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,274.38 : 37,639.10 = 17,842.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,274.38/37,639.10 = 17,842.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,274.38x = 37,639.10 × 17,842.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,274.38x = 671,592,202.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,592,202.95/27,274.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,623.56

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