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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,465.20, 37,906.01 and 17,394.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,465.20, 37,906.01 and 17,394.57 is: 24,007.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,465.20 : 37,906.01 = 17,394.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,465.20/37,906.01 = 17,394.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,465.20x = 37,906.01 × 17,394.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,465.20x = 659,358,787.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,358,787.85/27,465.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,007.06

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