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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,794.48, 38,356.68 and 17,181.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,794.48, 38,356.68 and 17,181.68 is: 23,710.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,794.48 : 38,356.68 = 17,181.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,794.48/38,356.68 = 17,181.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,794.48x = 38,356.68 × 17,181.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,794.48x = 659,032,201.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,032,201.62/27,794.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,710.90

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