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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,468.09, 37,907.42 and 17,392.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,468.09, 37,907.42 and 17,392.86 is: 24,003.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,468.09 : 37,907.42 = 17,392.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,468.09/37,907.42 = 17,392.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,468.09x = 37,907.42 × 17,392.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,468.09x = 659,318,449.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,318,449.02/27,468.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,003.07

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