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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,573.18, 38,030.60 and 17,492.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,573.18, 38,030.60 and 17,492.94 is: 24,127.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,573.18 : 38,030.60 = 17,492.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,573.18/38,030.60 = 17,492.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,573.18x = 38,030.60 × 17,492.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,573.18x = 665,267,003.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,267,003.96/27,573.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,127.32

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