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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,940.14, 38,561.31 and 17,333.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,940.14, 38,561.31 and 17,333.19 is: 23,922.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,940.14 : 38,561.31 = 17,333.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,940.14/38,561.31 = 17,333.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,940.14x = 38,561.31 × 17,333.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,940.14x = 668,390,512.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,390,512.88/27,940.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,922.23

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