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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,479.36, 37,922.99 and 17,404.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,479.36, 37,922.99 and 17,404.10 is: 24,018.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,479.36 : 37,922.99 = 17,404.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,479.36/37,922.99 = 17,404.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,479.36x = 37,922.99 × 17,404.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,479.36x = 660,015,423.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,015,423.24/27,479.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,018.59

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