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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,689.08, 38,229.26 and 17,094.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,689.08, 38,229.26 and 17,094.28 is: 23,601.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,689.08 : 38,229.26 = 17,094.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,689.08/38,229.26 = 17,094.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,689.08x = 38,229.26 × 17,094.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,689.08x = 653,501,674.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,501,674.63/27,689.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,601.42

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