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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,795.51, 38,363.73 and 17,721.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,795.51, 38,363.73 and 17,721.63 is: 24,459.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,795.51 : 38,363.73 = 17,721.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,795.51/38,363.73 = 17,721.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,795.51x = 38,363.73 × 17,721.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,795.51x = 679,867,828.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,867,828.48/27,795.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,459.63

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