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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,512.60, 37,881.06 and 24,279.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,512.60, 37,881.06 and 24,279.08 is: 33,428.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,512.60 : 37,881.06 = 24,279.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,512.60/37,881.06 = 24,279.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,512.60x = 37,881.06 × 24,279.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,512.60x = 919,717,286.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,717,286.22/27,512.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,428.95

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