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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,466.31, 37,907.56 and 17,395.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,466.31, 37,907.56 and 17,395.69 is: 24,008.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,466.31 : 37,907.56 = 17,395.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,466.31/37,907.56 = 17,395.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,466.31x = 37,907.56 × 17,395.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,466.31x = 659,428,024.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,428,024.16/27,466.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,008.61

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