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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,611.88, 38,106.90 and 17,539.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,611.88, 38,106.90 and 17,539.26 is: 24,205.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,611.88 : 38,106.90 = 17,539.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,611.88/38,106.90 = 17,539.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,611.88x = 38,106.90 × 17,539.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,611.88x = 668,366,826.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,366,826.89/27,611.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,205.77

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