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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,391.66, 37,806.59 and 17,814.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,391.66, 37,806.59 and 17,814.89 is: 24,588.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,391.66 : 37,806.59 = 17,814.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,391.66/37,806.59 = 17,814.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,391.66x = 37,806.59 × 17,814.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,391.66x = 673,520,381.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,520,381.18/27,391.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,588.52

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