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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,458.97, 37,909.65 and 17,396.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,458.97, 37,909.65 and 17,396.01 is: 24,016.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,458.97 : 37,909.65 = 17,396.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,458.97/37,909.65 = 17,396.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,458.97x = 37,909.65 × 17,396.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,458.97x = 659,476,650.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,476,650.50/27,458.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,016.80

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