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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,281.23, 37,665.56 and 24,591.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,281.23, 37,665.56 and 24,591.22 is: 33,951.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,281.23 : 37,665.56 = 24,591.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,281.23/37,665.56 = 24,591.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,281.23x = 37,665.56 × 24,591.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,281.23x = 926,242,072.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,242,072.38/27,281.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,951.62

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