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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,881.58, 38,483.96 and 17,265.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,881.58, 38,483.96 and 17,265.18 is: 23,830.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,881.58 : 38,483.96 = 17,265.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,881.58/38,483.96 = 17,265.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,881.58x = 38,483.96 × 17,265.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,881.58x = 664,432,496.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,432,496.51/27,881.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,830.52

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