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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,358.13, 37,770.50 and 17,943.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,358.13, 37,770.50 and 17,943.10 is: 24,772.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,358.13 : 37,770.50 = 17,943.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,358.13/37,770.50 = 17,943.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,358.13x = 37,770.50 × 17,943.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,358.13x = 677,719,858.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,719,858.55/27,358.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,772.16

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