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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,022.41, 37,272.15 and 24,791.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,022.41, 37,272.15 and 24,791.67 is: 34,195.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,022.41 : 37,272.15 = 24,791.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,022.41/37,272.15 = 24,791.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,022.41x = 37,272.15 × 24,791.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,022.41x = 924,038,842.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,038,842.99/27,022.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,195.28

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