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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,449.58, 37,866.51 and 17,361.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,449.58, 37,866.51 and 17,361.03 is: 23,949.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,449.58 : 37,866.51 = 17,361.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,449.58/37,866.51 = 17,361.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,449.58x = 37,866.51 × 17,361.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,449.58x = 657,401,616.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,401,616.11/27,449.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,949.42

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