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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,003.90, 37,301.70 and 24,488.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,003.90, 37,301.70 and 24,488.82 is: 33,827.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,003.90 : 37,301.70 = 24,488.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,003.90/37,301.70 = 24,488.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,003.90x = 37,301.70 × 24,488.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,003.90x = 913,474,616.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,474,616.99/27,003.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,827.51

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