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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,496.08, 37,930.68 and 17,407.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,496.08, 37,930.68 and 17,407.62 is: 24,013.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,496.08 : 37,930.68 = 17,407.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,496.08/37,930.68 = 17,407.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,496.08x = 37,930.68 × 17,407.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,496.08x = 660,282,863.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,282,863.78/27,496.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,013.71

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