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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,444.78, 37,868.67 and 17,366.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,444.78, 37,868.67 and 17,366.18 is: 23,962.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,444.78 : 37,868.67 = 17,366.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,444.78/37,868.67 = 17,366.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,444.78x = 37,868.67 × 17,366.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,444.78x = 657,633,950.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,633,950.24/27,444.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,962.08

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