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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,373.70, 37,775.88 and 17,306.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,373.70, 37,775.88 and 17,306.68 is: 23,883.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,373.70 : 37,775.88 = 17,306.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,373.70/37,775.88 = 17,306.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,373.70x = 37,775.88 × 17,306.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,373.70x = 653,775,066.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,775,066.88/27,373.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,883.33

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