Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,356.88, 37,816.24 and 24,402
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 27,356.88, 37,816.24 and 24,402 is: 33,731.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,356.88 : 37,816.24 = 24,402 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,356.88/37,816.24 = 24,402/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,356.88x = 37,816.24 × 24,402 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,356.88x = 922,791,888.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 922,791,888.48/27,356.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,731.62
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