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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,901.58, 38,493.03 and 17,827.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,901.58, 38,493.03 and 17,827.40 is: 24,594.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,901.58 : 38,493.03 = 17,827.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,901.58/38,493.03 = 17,827.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,901.58x = 38,493.03 × 17,827.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,901.58x = 686,230,450.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,230,450.56/27,901.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,594.69

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