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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,472.91, 37,901.84 and 17,924.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,472.91, 37,901.84 and 17,924.00 is: 24,728.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,472.91 : 37,901.84 = 17,924.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,472.91/37,901.84 = 17,924.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,472.91x = 37,901.84 × 17,924.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,472.91x = 679,352,301.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,352,301.03/27,472.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,728.08

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