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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,726.92, 38,252.30 and 17,098.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,726.92, 38,252.30 and 17,098.10 is: 23,588.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,726.92 : 38,252.30 = 17,098.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,726.92/38,252.30 = 17,098.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,726.92x = 38,252.30 × 17,098.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,726.92x = 654,041,650.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,041,650.63/27,726.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,588.69

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