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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,076.31, 37,382.92 and 24,238.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,076.31, 37,382.92 and 24,238.85 is: 33,465.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,076.31 : 37,382.92 = 24,238.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,076.31/37,382.92 = 24,238.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,076.31x = 37,382.92 × 24,238.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,076.31x = 906,118,742.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,118,742.93/27,076.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,465.37

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