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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,339.19, 37,744.52 and 17,924.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,339.19, 37,744.52 and 17,924.15 is: 24,746.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,339.19 : 37,744.52 = 17,924.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,339.19/37,744.52 = 17,924.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,339.19x = 37,744.52 × 17,924.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,339.19x = 676,538,442.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,538,442.90/27,339.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,746.11

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