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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,759.22, 38,320.24 and 17,701.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,759.22, 38,320.24 and 17,701.18 is: 24,435.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,759.22 : 38,320.24 = 17,701.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,759.22/38,320.24 = 17,701.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,759.22x = 38,320.24 × 17,701.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,759.22x = 678,313,465.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,313,465.88/27,759.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,435.61

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