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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,031.37, 37,260.95 and 24,858.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,031.37, 37,260.95 and 24,858.95 is: 34,266.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,031.37 : 37,260.95 = 24,858.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,031.37/37,260.95 = 24,858.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,031.37x = 37,260.95 × 24,858.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,031.37x = 926,267,782.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,267,782.40/27,031.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,266.41

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