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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,031.65, 37,321.23 and 24,194.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,031.65, 37,321.23 and 24,194.11 is: 33,403.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,031.65 : 37,321.23 = 24,194.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,031.65/37,321.23 = 24,194.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,031.65x = 37,321.23 × 24,194.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,031.65x = 902,953,943.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,953,943.96/27,031.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,403.58

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