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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,224.58, 37,567.98 and 24,993.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,224.58, 37,567.98 and 24,993.84 is: 34,489.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,224.58 : 37,567.98 = 24,993.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,224.58/37,567.98 = 24,993.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,224.58x = 37,567.98 × 24,993.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,224.58x = 938,968,081.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,968,081.24/27,224.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,489.72

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