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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,466.76, 37,884.54 and 17,889.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,466.76, 37,884.54 and 17,889.04 is: 24,674.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,466.76 : 37,884.54 = 17,889.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,466.76/37,884.54 = 17,889.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,466.76x = 37,884.54 × 17,889.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,466.76x = 677,718,051.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,718,051.44/27,466.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,674.12

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