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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,725.52, 38,265.12 and 17,650.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,725.52, 38,265.12 and 17,650.74 is: 24,360.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,725.52 : 38,265.12 = 17,650.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,725.52/38,265.12 = 17,650.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,725.52x = 38,265.12 × 17,650.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,725.52x = 675,407,684.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,407,684.19/27,725.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,360.51

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