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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,296.46, 37,663.84 and 17,238.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,296.46, 37,663.84 and 17,238.70 is: 23,786.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,296.46 : 37,663.84 = 17,238.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,296.46/37,663.84 = 17,238.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,296.46x = 37,663.84 × 17,238.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,296.46x = 649,275,638.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,275,638.61/27,296.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,786.07

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