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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,910.62, 38,502.33 and 17,828.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,910.62, 38,502.33 and 17,828.46 is: 24,594.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,910.62 : 38,502.33 = 17,828.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,910.62/38,502.33 = 17,828.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,910.62x = 38,502.33 × 17,828.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,910.62x = 686,437,250.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,437,250.31/27,910.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,594.12

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