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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,410.13, 37,833.06 and 17,873.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,410.13, 37,833.06 and 17,873.79 is: 24,670.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,410.13 : 37,833.06 = 17,873.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,410.13/37,833.06 = 17,873.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,410.13x = 37,833.06 × 17,873.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,410.13x = 676,220,169.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,220,169.50/27,410.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,670.45

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