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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,279.23, 37,662.80 and 24,589.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,279.23, 37,662.80 and 24,589.22 is: 33,948.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,279.23 : 37,662.80 = 24,589.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,279.23/37,662.80 = 24,589.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,279.23x = 37,662.80 × 24,589.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,279.23x = 926,098,563.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,098,563.76/27,279.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,948.86

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