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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,466.59, 37,905.35 and 17,391.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,466.59, 37,905.35 and 17,391.36 is: 24,001.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,466.59 : 37,905.35 = 17,391.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,466.59/37,905.35 = 17,391.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,466.59x = 37,905.35 × 17,391.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,466.59x = 659,225,500.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,225,500.82/27,466.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,001.00

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