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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,349.31, 37,758.49 and 17,934.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,349.31, 37,758.49 and 17,934.28 is: 24,760.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,349.31 : 37,758.49 = 17,934.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,349.31/37,758.49 = 17,934.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,349.31x = 37,758.49 × 17,934.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,349.31x = 677,171,192.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,171,192.81/27,349.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,760.08

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