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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,926.37, 38,547.37 and 17,881.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,926.37, 38,547.37 and 17,881.87 is: 24,682.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,926.37 : 38,547.37 = 17,881.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,926.37/38,547.37 = 17,881.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,926.37x = 38,547.37 × 17,881.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,926.37x = 689,299,059.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,299,059.18/27,926.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,682.73

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