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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,186.58, 37,432.22 and 24,695.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,186.58, 37,432.22 and 24,695.44 is: 34,002.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,186.58 : 37,432.22 = 24,695.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,186.58/37,432.22 = 24,695.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,186.58x = 37,432.22 × 24,695.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,186.58x = 924,405,143.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,405,143.08/27,186.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,002.26

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