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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,513.34, 37,991.67 and 17,459.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,513.34, 37,991.67 and 17,459.62 is: 24,109.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,513.34 : 37,991.67 = 17,459.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,513.34/37,991.67 = 17,459.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,513.34x = 37,991.67 × 17,459.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,513.34x = 663,320,121.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,320,121.37/27,513.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,109.04

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