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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,368.76, 37,755.54 and 17,292.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,368.76, 37,755.54 and 17,292.36 is: 23,855.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,368.76 : 37,755.54 = 17,292.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,368.76/37,755.54 = 17,292.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,368.76x = 37,755.54 × 17,292.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,368.76x = 652,882,389.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,882,389.67/27,368.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,855.02

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