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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,362.52, 37,776.60 and 17,947.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,362.52, 37,776.60 and 17,947.44 is: 24,778.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,362.52 : 37,776.60 = 17,947.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,362.52/37,776.60 = 17,947.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,362.52x = 37,776.60 × 17,947.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,362.52x = 677,993,261.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,993,261.90/27,362.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,778.17

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