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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,486.92, 37,914.90 and 24,127.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,486.92, 37,914.90 and 24,127.08 is: 33,280.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,486.92 : 37,914.90 = 24,127.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,486.92/37,914.90 = 24,127.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,486.92x = 37,914.90 × 24,127.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,486.92x = 914,775,825.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,775,825.49/27,486.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,280.40

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