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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,280.85, 37,604.68 and 24,992.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,280.85, 37,604.68 and 24,992.69 is: 34,450.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,280.85 : 37,604.68 = 24,992.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,280.85/37,604.68 = 24,992.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,280.85x = 37,604.68 × 24,992.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,280.85x = 939,841,859.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,841,859.28/27,280.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,450.61

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