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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,861.12, 38,466.36 and 17,262

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,861.12, 38,466.36 and 17,262 is: 23,832.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,861.12 : 38,466.36 = 17,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,861.12/38,466.36 = 17,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,861.12x = 38,466.36 × 17,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,861.12x = 664,006,306.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,006,306.32/27,861.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,832.72

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