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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,660.79, 38,160.26 and 17,594.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,660.79, 38,160.26 and 17,594.21 is: 24,272.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,660.79 : 38,160.26 = 17,594.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,660.79/38,160.26 = 17,594.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,660.79x = 38,160.26 × 17,594.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,660.79x = 671,399,800.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,399,800.47/27,660.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,272.62

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