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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,742.17, 38,273.43 and 17,668.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,742.17, 38,273.43 and 17,668.81 is: 24,376.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,742.17 : 38,273.43 = 17,668.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,742.17/38,273.43 = 17,668.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,742.17x = 38,273.43 × 17,668.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,742.17x = 676,245,962.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,245,962.72/27,742.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,376.10

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