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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,408.69, 37,829.84 and 17,330.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,408.69, 37,829.84 and 17,330.67 is: 23,920.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,408.69 : 37,829.84 = 17,330.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,408.69/37,829.84 = 17,330.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,408.69x = 37,829.84 × 17,330.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,408.69x = 655,616,386.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,616,386.54/27,408.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,920.02

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