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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,051.78, 37,341.87 and 24,214.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,051.78, 37,341.87 and 24,214.14 is: 33,424.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,051.78 : 37,341.87 = 24,214.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,051.78/37,341.87 = 24,214.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,051.78x = 37,341.87 × 24,214.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,051.78x = 904,201,268.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,201,268.04/27,051.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,424.83

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