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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,640.68, 38,131.08 and 17,026.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,640.68, 38,131.08 and 17,026.44 is: 23,488.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,640.68 : 38,131.08 = 17,026.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,640.68/38,131.08 = 17,026.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,640.68x = 38,131.08 × 17,026.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,640.68x = 649,236,545.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,236,545.76/27,640.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,488.44

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