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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,447.72, 37,863.90 and 17,359.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,447.72, 37,863.90 and 17,359.17 is: 23,946.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,447.72 : 37,863.90 = 17,359.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,447.72/37,863.90 = 17,359.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,447.72x = 37,863.90 × 17,359.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,447.72x = 657,285,876.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,285,876.96/27,447.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,946.83

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