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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,208.96, 37,517.44 and 24,555.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,208.96, 37,517.44 and 24,555.52 is: 33,858.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,208.96 : 37,517.44 = 24,555.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,208.96/37,517.44 = 24,555.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,208.96x = 37,517.44 × 24,555.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,208.96x = 921,260,248.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,260,248.27/27,208.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,858.71

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