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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,282.23, 37,666.94 and 24,592.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,282.23, 37,666.94 and 24,592.22 is: 33,953.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,282.23 : 37,666.94 = 24,592.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,282.23/37,666.94 = 24,592.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,282.23x = 37,666.94 × 24,592.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,282.23x = 926,313,675.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,313,675.21/27,282.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,953.00

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