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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,464.44, 37,904.97 and 17,393.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,464.44, 37,904.97 and 17,393.82 is: 24,006.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,464.44 : 37,904.97 = 17,393.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,464.44/37,904.97 = 17,393.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,464.44x = 37,904.97 × 17,393.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,464.44x = 659,312,083.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,312,083.14/27,464.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,006.03

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