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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,050.78, 37,340.48 and 24,213.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,050.78, 37,340.48 and 24,213.14 is: 33,423.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,050.78 : 37,340.48 = 24,213.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,050.78/37,340.48 = 24,213.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,050.78x = 37,340.48 × 24,213.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,050.78x = 904,130,269.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,130,269.91/27,050.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,423.45

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