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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,043.68, 37,337.90 and 24,206.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,043.68, 37,337.90 and 24,206.22 is: 33,420.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,043.68 : 37,337.90 = 24,206.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,043.68/37,337.90 = 24,206.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,043.68x = 37,337.90 × 24,206.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,043.68x = 903,809,297.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,809,297.81/27,043.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,420.35

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