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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,746.99, 38,280.08 and 17,673.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,746.99, 38,280.08 and 17,673.62 is: 24,382.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,746.99 : 38,280.08 = 17,673.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,746.99/38,280.08 = 17,673.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,746.99x = 38,280.08 × 17,673.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,746.99x = 676,547,727.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,547,727.37/27,746.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,382.75

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