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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,042.28, 37,313.82 and 24,864.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,042.28, 37,313.82 and 24,864.82 is: 34,309.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,042.28 : 37,313.82 = 24,864.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,042.28/37,313.82 = 24,864.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,042.28x = 37,313.82 × 24,864.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,042.28x = 927,801,417.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,801,417.81/27,042.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,309.29

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