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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,448.17, 37,791.84 and 24,214.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,448.17, 37,791.84 and 24,214.20 is: 33,339.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,448.17 : 37,791.84 = 24,214.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,448.17/37,791.84 = 24,214.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,448.17x = 37,791.84 × 24,214.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,448.17x = 915,099,172.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,099,172.13/27,448.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,339.17

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