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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,583.96, 38,044.98 and 17,895.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,583.96, 38,044.98 and 17,895.64 is: 24,682.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,583.96 : 38,044.98 = 17,895.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,583.96/38,044.98 = 17,895.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,583.96x = 38,044.98 × 17,895.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,583.96x = 680,839,265.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,839,265.89/27,583.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,682.43

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