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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,280.23, 37,664.18 and 24,590.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,280.23, 37,664.18 and 24,590.22 is: 33,950.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,280.23 : 37,664.18 = 24,590.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,280.23/37,664.18 = 24,590.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,280.23x = 37,664.18 × 24,590.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,280.23x = 926,170,472.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,170,472.32/27,280.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,950.24

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