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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,447.22, 37,863.21 and 17,358.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,447.22, 37,863.21 and 17,358.67 is: 23,946.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,447.22 : 37,863.21 = 17,358.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,447.22/37,863.21 = 17,358.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,447.22x = 37,863.21 × 17,358.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,447.22x = 657,254,967.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,254,967.53/27,447.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,946.14

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