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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,416.26, 37,835.27 and 17,205.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,416.26, 37,835.27 and 17,205.40 is: 23,743.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,416.26 : 37,835.27 = 17,205.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,416.26/37,835.27 = 17,205.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,416.26x = 37,835.27 × 17,205.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,416.26x = 650,970,954.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,970,954.46/27,416.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,743.97

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