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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,057.71, 37,350.08 and 24,220.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,057.71, 37,350.08 and 24,220.08 is: 33,433.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,057.71 : 37,350.08 = 24,220.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,057.71/37,350.08 = 24,220.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,057.71x = 37,350.08 × 24,220.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,057.71x = 904,621,832.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,621,832.23/27,057.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,433.05

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