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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,033.39, 40,557.37 and 24,430.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,033.39, 40,557.37 and 24,430.86 is: 36,652.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,033.39 : 40,557.37 = 24,430.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,033.39/40,557.37 = 24,430.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,033.39x = 40,557.37 × 24,430.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,033.39x = 990,851,428.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,851,428.44/27,033.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,652.87

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