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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,755.10, 38,307.60 and 17,695.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,755.10, 38,307.60 and 17,695.44 is: 24,423.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,755.10 : 38,307.60 = 17,695.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,755.10/38,307.60 = 17,695.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,755.10x = 38,307.60 × 17,695.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,755.10x = 677,869,837.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,869,837.34/27,755.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,423.25

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