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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,280.92, 37,626.34 and 17,723.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,280.92, 37,626.34 and 17,723.88 is: 24,445.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,280.92 : 37,626.34 = 17,723.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,280.92/37,626.34 = 17,723.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,280.92x = 37,626.34 × 17,723.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,280.92x = 666,884,728.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,884,728.01/27,280.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,445.10

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