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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,904.55, 38,493.99 and 17,822.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,904.55, 38,493.99 and 17,822.39 is: 24,585.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,904.55 : 38,493.99 = 17,822.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,904.55/38,493.99 = 17,822.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,904.55x = 38,493.99 × 17,822.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,904.55x = 686,054,709.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,054,709.97/27,904.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,585.77

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