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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,233.67, 37,497.02 and 24,742.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,233.67, 37,497.02 and 24,742.47 is: 34,066.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,233.67 : 37,497.02 = 24,742.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,233.67/37,497.02 = 24,742.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,233.67x = 37,497.02 × 24,742.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,233.67x = 927,768,954.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,768,954.30/27,233.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,066.98

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