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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,752.74, 38,311.28 and 17,694.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,752.74, 38,311.28 and 17,694.68 is: 24,426.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,752.74 : 38,311.28 = 17,694.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,752.74/38,311.28 = 17,694.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,752.74x = 38,311.28 × 17,694.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,752.74x = 677,905,839.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,905,839.99/27,752.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,426.63

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