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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,328.83, 37,713.92 and 17,261.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,328.83, 37,713.92 and 17,261.77 is: 23,821.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,328.83 : 37,713.92 = 17,261.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,328.83/37,713.92 = 17,261.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,328.83x = 37,713.92 × 17,261.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,328.83x = 651,009,012.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,009,012.84/27,328.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,821.33

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