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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,211.86, 37,466.46 and 24,720.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,211.86, 37,466.46 and 24,720.48 is: 34,036.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,211.86 : 37,466.46 = 24,720.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,211.86/37,466.46 = 24,720.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,211.86x = 37,466.46 × 24,720.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,211.86x = 926,188,875.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,188,875.10/27,211.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,036.22

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