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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,383.40, 37,794.96 and 17,305.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,383.40, 37,794.96 and 17,305.44 is: 23,885.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,383.40 : 37,794.96 = 17,305.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,383.40/37,794.96 = 17,305.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,383.40x = 37,794.96 × 17,305.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,383.40x = 654,058,412.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,058,412.58/27,383.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,885.22

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