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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,373.39, 37,755.84 and 17,795.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,373.39, 37,755.84 and 17,795.62 is: 24,545.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,373.39 : 37,755.84 = 17,795.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,373.39/37,755.84 = 17,795.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,373.39x = 37,755.84 × 17,795.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,373.39x = 671,888,382.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,888,382.87/27,373.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,545.31

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