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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,464.80, 41,197.20 and 24,008.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,464.80, 41,197.20 and 24,008.80 is: 36,013.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,464.80 : 41,197.20 = 24,008.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,464.80/41,197.20 = 24,008.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,464.80x = 41,197.20 × 24,008.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,464.80x = 989,095,335.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,095,335.36/27,464.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,013.20

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