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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,481.69, 37,943.94 and 24,270.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,481.69, 37,943.94 and 24,270.40 is: 33,510.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,481.69 : 37,943.94 = 24,270.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,481.69/37,943.94 = 24,270.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,481.69x = 37,943.94 × 24,270.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,481.69x = 920,914,601.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,914,601.38/27,481.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,510.12

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