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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,361.72, 37,766.28 and 17,825.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,361.72, 37,766.28 and 17,825.50 is: 24,603.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,361.72 : 37,766.28 = 17,825.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,361.72/37,766.28 = 17,825.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,361.72x = 37,766.28 × 17,825.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,361.72x = 673,202,824.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,202,824.14/27,361.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,603.82

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