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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,794.25, 38,362.02 and 17,720.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,794.25, 38,362.02 and 17,720.37 is: 24,457.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,794.25 : 38,362.02 = 17,720.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,794.25/38,362.02 = 17,720.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,794.25x = 38,362.02 × 17,720.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,794.25x = 679,788,907.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,788,907.94/27,794.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,457.90

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