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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,518.76, 37,963.66 and 17,956.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,518.76, 37,963.66 and 17,956.44 is: 24,771.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,518.76 : 37,963.66 = 17,956.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,518.76/37,963.66 = 17,956.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,518.76x = 37,963.66 × 17,956.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,518.76x = 681,692,182.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,692,182.97/27,518.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,771.91

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