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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,389.70, 37,797.98 and 17,322.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,389.70, 37,797.98 and 17,322.48 is: 23,905.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,389.70 : 37,797.98 = 17,322.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,389.70/37,797.98 = 17,322.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,389.70x = 37,797.98 × 17,322.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,389.70x = 654,754,665.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,754,665.98/27,389.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,905.14

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