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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,879.58, 38,481.20 and 17,263.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,879.58, 38,481.20 and 17,263.18 is: 23,827.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,879.58 : 38,481.20 = 17,263.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,879.58/38,481.20 = 17,263.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,879.58x = 38,481.20 × 17,263.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,879.58x = 664,307,882.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,307,882.22/27,879.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,827.76

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