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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,729.72, 38,294.97 and 17,662.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,729.72, 38,294.97 and 17,662.67 is: 24,392.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,729.72 : 38,294.97 = 17,662.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,729.72/38,294.97 = 17,662.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,729.72x = 38,294.97 × 17,662.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,729.72x = 676,391,417.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,391,417.77/27,729.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,392.29

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