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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,526.92, 38,008.49 and 17,969.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,526.92, 38,008.49 and 17,969.73 is: 24,812.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,526.92 : 38,008.49 = 17,969.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,526.92/38,008.49 = 17,969.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,526.92x = 38,008.49 × 17,969.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,526.92x = 683,002,213.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,002,213.16/27,526.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,812.16

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