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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,415.16, 37,793.32 and 17,967.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,415.16, 37,793.32 and 17,967.32 is: 24,768.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,415.16 : 37,793.32 = 17,967.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,415.16/37,793.32 = 17,967.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,415.16x = 37,793.32 × 17,967.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,415.16x = 679,044,674.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,044,674.30/27,415.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,768.95

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