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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,841.02, 38,414.80 and 17,763.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,841.02, 38,414.80 and 17,763.06 is: 24,509.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,841.02 : 38,414.80 = 17,763.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,841.02/38,414.80 = 17,763.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,841.02x = 38,414.80 × 17,763.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,841.02x = 682,364,397.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,364,397.29/27,841.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,509.32

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