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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,381.24, 37,805.94 and 17,977.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,381.24, 37,805.94 and 17,977.14 is: 24,821.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,381.24 : 37,805.94 = 17,977.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,381.24/37,805.94 = 17,977.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,381.24x = 37,805.94 × 17,977.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,381.24x = 679,642,676.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,642,676.21/27,381.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,821.47

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