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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,942.64, 38,545.47 and 17,714.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,942.64, 38,545.47 and 17,714.97 is: 24,436.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,942.64 : 38,545.47 = 17,714.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,942.64/38,545.47 = 17,714.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,942.64x = 38,545.47 × 17,714.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,942.64x = 682,831,844.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,831,844.69/27,942.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,436.91

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