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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,465.68, 37,896.53 and 17,904.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,465.68, 37,896.53 and 17,904.71 is: 24,704.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,465.68 : 37,896.53 = 17,904.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,465.68/37,896.53 = 17,904.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,465.68x = 37,896.53 × 17,904.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,465.68x = 678,526,384.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,526,384.87/27,465.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,704.52

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