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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,741.28, 38,272.08 and 17,667.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,741.28, 38,272.08 and 17,667.04 is: 24,373.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,741.28 : 38,272.08 = 17,667.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,741.28/38,272.08 = 17,667.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,741.28x = 38,272.08 × 17,667.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,741.28x = 676,154,368.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,154,368.24/27,741.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,373.58

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