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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,762.73, 38,325.08 and 17,704.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,762.73, 38,325.08 and 17,704.69 is: 24,440.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,762.73 : 38,325.08 = 17,704.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,762.73/38,325.08 = 17,704.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,762.73x = 38,325.08 × 17,704.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,762.73x = 678,533,660.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,533,660.63/27,762.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,440.45

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