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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,039.88, 37,272.66 and 24,867.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,039.88, 37,272.66 and 24,867.44 is: 34,278.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,039.88 : 37,272.66 = 24,867.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,039.88/37,272.66 = 24,867.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,039.88x = 37,272.66 × 24,867.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,039.88x = 926,875,636.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,875,636.19/27,039.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,278.10

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