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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,462.06, 37,904.82 and 17,395.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,462.06, 37,904.82 and 17,395.38 is: 24,010.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,462.06 : 37,904.82 = 17,395.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,462.06/37,904.82 = 17,395.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,462.06x = 37,904.82 × 17,395.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,462.06x = 659,368,747.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,368,747.73/27,462.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,010.17

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