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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,373.22, 37,761.46 and 17,679.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,373.22, 37,761.46 and 17,679.34 is: 24,388.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,373.22 : 37,761.46 = 17,679.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,373.22/37,761.46 = 17,679.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,373.22x = 37,761.46 × 17,679.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,373.22x = 667,597,413.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,597,413.03/27,373.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,388.71

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