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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,359.46, 37,763.22 and 17,825.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,359.46, 37,763.22 and 17,825.52 is: 24,603.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,359.46 : 37,763.22 = 17,825.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,359.46/37,763.22 = 17,825.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,359.46x = 37,763.22 × 17,825.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,359.46x = 673,149,033.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,149,033.37/27,359.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,603.89

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