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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,394.76, 40,893.96 and 24,073.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,394.76, 40,893.96 and 24,073.28 is: 35,935.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,394.76 : 40,893.96 = 24,073.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,394.76/40,893.96 = 24,073.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,394.76x = 40,893.96 × 24,073.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,394.76x = 984,451,749.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,451,749.39/27,394.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,935.77

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