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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,004.42, 37,284.09 and 17,448.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,004.42, 37,284.09 and 17,448.58 is: 24,090.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,004.42 : 37,284.09 = 17,448.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,004.42/37,284.09 = 17,448.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,004.42x = 37,284.09 × 17,448.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,004.42x = 650,554,427.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,554,427.09/27,004.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,090.66

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