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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,465.44, 37,906.35 and 17,394.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,465.44, 37,906.35 and 17,394.82 is: 24,007.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,465.44 : 37,906.35 = 17,394.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,465.44/37,906.35 = 17,394.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,465.44x = 37,906.35 × 17,394.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,465.44x = 659,373,945.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,373,945.58/27,465.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,007.41

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