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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,514.89, 37,966.93 and 17,425.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,514.89, 37,966.93 and 17,425.53 is: 24,044.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,514.89 : 37,966.93 = 17,425.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,514.89/37,966.93 = 17,425.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,514.89x = 37,966.93 × 17,425.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,514.89x = 661,593,834.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,593,834.16/27,514.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,044.94

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