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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,041.28, 37,312.44 and 24,863.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,041.28, 37,312.44 and 24,863.82 is: 34,307.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,041.28 : 37,312.44 = 24,863.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,041.28/37,312.44 = 24,863.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,041.28x = 37,312.44 × 24,863.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,041.28x = 927,729,791.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,729,791.92/27,041.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,307.91

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