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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,446.22, 37,861.83 and 17,357.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,446.22, 37,861.83 and 17,357.67 is: 23,944.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,446.22 : 37,861.83 = 17,357.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,446.22/37,861.83 = 17,357.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,446.22x = 37,861.83 × 17,357.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,446.22x = 657,193,150.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,193,150.74/27,446.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,944.76

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