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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,763.44, 38,326.14 and 17,705.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,763.44, 38,326.14 and 17,705.58 is: 24,441.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,763.44 : 38,326.14 = 17,705.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,763.44/38,326.14 = 17,705.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,763.44x = 38,326.14 × 17,705.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,763.44x = 678,586,537.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,586,537.86/27,763.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,441.73

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