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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,461.63, 37,886.33 and 17,912.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,461.63, 37,886.33 and 17,912.75 is: 24,712.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,461.63 : 37,886.33 = 17,912.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,461.63/37,886.33 = 17,912.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,461.63x = 37,886.33 × 17,912.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,461.63x = 678,648,213.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,648,213.06/27,461.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,712.60

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