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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,656.82, 38,169.70 and 17,462.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,656.82, 38,169.70 and 17,462.66 is: 24,100.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,656.82 : 38,169.70 = 17,462.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,656.82/38,169.70 = 17,462.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,656.82x = 38,169.70 × 17,462.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,656.82x = 666,544,493.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,544,493.40/27,656.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,100.55

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