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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,416.16, 37,819.44 and 17,326.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,416.16, 37,819.44 and 17,326.08 is: 23,900.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,416.16 : 37,819.44 = 17,326.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,416.16/37,819.44 = 17,326.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,416.16x = 37,819.44 × 17,326.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,416.16x = 655,262,643.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,262,643.00/27,416.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,900.60

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