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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,720.92, 38,244.02 and 17,092.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,720.92, 38,244.02 and 17,092.10 is: 23,580.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,720.92 : 38,244.02 = 17,092.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,720.92/38,244.02 = 17,092.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,720.92x = 38,244.02 × 17,092.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,720.92x = 653,670,614.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,670,614.24/27,720.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,580.41

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