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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,364.97, 40,967.47 and 24,738.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,364.97, 40,967.47 and 24,738.51 is: 37,035.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,364.97 : 40,967.47 = 24,738.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,364.97/40,967.47 = 24,738.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,364.97x = 40,967.47 × 24,738.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,364.97x = 1,013,474,042.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,474,042.58/27,364.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,035.46

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