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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,795.42, 38,362.95 and 17,189.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,795.42, 38,362.95 and 17,189.82 is: 23,725.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,795.42 : 38,362.95 = 17,189.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,795.42/38,362.95 = 17,189.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,795.42x = 38,362.95 × 17,189.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,795.42x = 659,452,205.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,452,205.17/27,795.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,725.21

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