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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,447.17, 37,790.46 and 24,213.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,447.17, 37,790.46 and 24,213.20 is: 33,337.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,447.17 : 37,790.46 = 24,213.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,447.17/37,790.46 = 24,213.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,447.17x = 37,790.46 × 24,213.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,447.17x = 915,027,777.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,027,777.12/27,447.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,337.79

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