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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,023.03, 37,209.21 and 24,488.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,023.03, 37,209.21 and 24,488.64 is: 33,719.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,023.03 : 37,209.21 = 24,488.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,023.03/37,209.21 = 24,488.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,023.03x = 37,209.21 × 24,488.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,023.03x = 911,202,948.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,202,948.37/27,023.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,719.50

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