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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,469.09, 37,908.80 and 17,393.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,469.09, 37,908.80 and 17,393.86 is: 24,004.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,469.09 : 37,908.80 = 17,393.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,469.09/37,908.80 = 17,393.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,469.09x = 37,908.80 × 17,393.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,469.09x = 659,380,359.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,380,359.97/27,469.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,004.45

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