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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,503.63, 37,955.55 and 17,949.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,503.63, 37,955.55 and 17,949.63 is: 24,770.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,503.63 : 37,955.55 = 17,949.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,503.63/37,955.55 = 17,949.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,503.63x = 37,955.55 × 17,949.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,503.63x = 681,288,288.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,288,288.59/27,503.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,770.85

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