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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,273.92, 37,619.50 and 17,696.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,273.92, 37,619.50 and 17,696.69 is: 24,409.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,273.92 : 37,619.50 = 17,696.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,273.92/37,619.50 = 17,696.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,273.92x = 37,619.50 × 17,696.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,273.92x = 665,740,629.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,740,629.46/27,273.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,409.42

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