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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,925.76, 38,546.52 and 17,881.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,925.76, 38,546.52 and 17,881.26 is: 24,681.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,925.76 : 38,546.52 = 17,881.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,925.76/38,546.52 = 17,881.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,925.76x = 38,546.52 × 17,881.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,925.76x = 689,260,134.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,260,134.61/27,925.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,681.87

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