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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,158.24, 37,392.93 and 24,667.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,158.24, 37,392.93 and 24,667.10 is: 33,962.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,158.24 : 37,392.93 = 24,667.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,158.24/37,392.93 = 24,667.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,158.24x = 37,392.93 × 24,667.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,158.24x = 922,374,956.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,374,956.64/27,158.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,962.99

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