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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,316.44, 37,682.42 and 17,241.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,316.44, 37,682.42 and 17,241.26 is: 23,783.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,316.44 : 37,682.42 = 17,241.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,316.44/37,682.42 = 17,241.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,316.44x = 37,682.42 × 17,241.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,316.44x = 649,692,126.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,692,126.03/27,316.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,783.92

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