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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,260.22, 37,606.40 and 17,699.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,260.22, 37,606.40 and 17,699.38 is: 24,416.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,260.22 : 37,606.40 = 17,699.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,260.22/37,606.40 = 17,699.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,260.22x = 37,606.40 × 17,699.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,260.22x = 665,609,964.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,609,964.03/27,260.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,416.90

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