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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,877.83, 38,478.78 and 17,261.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,877.83, 38,478.78 and 17,261.43 is: 23,825.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,877.83 : 38,478.78 = 17,261.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,877.83/38,478.78 = 17,261.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,877.83x = 38,478.78 × 17,261.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,877.83x = 664,198,767.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,198,767.46/27,877.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,825.34

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