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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,995.29, 38,632.04 and 17,384.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,995.29, 38,632.04 and 17,384.69 is: 23,989.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,995.29 : 38,632.04 = 17,384.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,995.29/38,632.04 = 17,384.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,995.29x = 38,632.04 × 17,384.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,995.29x = 671,606,114.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,606,114.32/27,995.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,989.97

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