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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,424.10, 38,471.50 and 27,424.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,424.10, 38,471.50 and 27,424.10 is: 38,471.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,424.10 : 38,471.50 = 27,424.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,424.10/38,471.50 = 27,424.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,424.10x = 38,471.50 × 27,424.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,424.10x = 1,055,046,263.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,046,263.15/27,424.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,471.50

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