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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,910.44, 38,510.98 and 17,831.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,910.44, 38,510.98 and 17,831.14 is: 24,603.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,910.44 : 38,510.98 = 17,831.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,910.44/38,510.98 = 17,831.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,910.44x = 38,510.98 × 17,831.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,910.44x = 686,694,535.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,694,535.06/27,910.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,603.50

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