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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,650.82, 38,161.42 and 17,456.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,650.82, 38,161.42 and 17,456.66 is: 24,092.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,650.82 : 38,161.42 = 17,456.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,650.82/38,161.42 = 17,456.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,650.82x = 38,161.42 × 17,456.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,650.82x = 666,170,934.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,170,934.06/27,650.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,092.27

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