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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,849, 38,433.60 and 17,244.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,849, 38,433.60 and 17,244.72 is: 23,798.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,849 : 38,433.60 = 17,244.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,849/38,433.60 = 17,244.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,849x = 38,433.60 × 17,244.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,849x = 662,776,670.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,776,670.59/27,849
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,798.94

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