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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,184.79, 37,429.75 and 24,693.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,184.79, 37,429.75 and 24,693.65 is: 33,999.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,184.79 : 37,429.75 = 24,693.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,184.79/37,429.75 = 24,693.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,184.79x = 37,429.75 × 24,693.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,184.79x = 924,277,340.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,277,340.71/27,184.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,999.80

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