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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,043.36, 37,277.50 and 24,870.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,043.36, 37,277.50 and 24,870.94 is: 34,282.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,043.36 : 37,277.50 = 24,870.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,043.36/37,277.50 = 24,870.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,043.36x = 37,277.50 × 24,870.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,043.36x = 927,126,465.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,126,465.85/27,043.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,282.96

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