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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,425.62, 37,860.50 and 17,358.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,425.62, 37,860.50 and 17,358.94 is: 23,963.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,425.62 : 37,860.50 = 17,358.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,425.62/37,860.50 = 17,358.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,425.62x = 37,860.50 × 17,358.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,425.62x = 657,218,147.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,218,147.87/27,425.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,963.66

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