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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,737.25, 38,275.45 and 17,516.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,737.25, 38,275.45 and 17,516.37 is: 24,171.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,737.25 : 38,275.45 = 17,516.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,737.25/38,275.45 = 17,516.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,737.25x = 38,275.45 × 17,516.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,737.25x = 670,446,944.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,446,944.12/27,737.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,171.36

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