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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,466.71, 37,908.09 and 17,396.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,466.71, 37,908.09 and 17,396.07 is: 24,009.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,466.71 : 37,908.09 = 17,396.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,466.71/37,908.09 = 17,396.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,466.71x = 37,908.09 × 17,396.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,466.71x = 659,451,787.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,451,787.21/27,466.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,009.13

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