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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,340.19, 37,745.90 and 17,925.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,340.19, 37,745.90 and 17,925.15 is: 24,747.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,340.19 : 37,745.90 = 17,925.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,340.19/37,745.90 = 17,925.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,340.19x = 37,745.90 × 17,925.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,340.19x = 676,600,919.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,600,919.39/27,340.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,747.48

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