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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,332.84, 37,735.70 and 17,917.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,332.84, 37,735.70 and 17,917.80 is: 24,737.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,332.84 : 37,735.70 = 17,917.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,332.84/37,735.70 = 17,917.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,332.84x = 37,735.70 × 17,917.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,332.84x = 676,140,635.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,140,635.87/27,332.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,737.30

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