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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,306.41, 37,688.99 and 17,869.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,306.41, 37,688.99 and 17,869.50 is: 24,663.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,306.41 : 37,688.99 = 17,869.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,306.41/37,688.99 = 17,869.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,306.41x = 37,688.99 × 17,869.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,306.41x = 673,483,317.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,483,317.46/27,306.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,663.93

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