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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,524.60, 37,897.62 and 24,291.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,524.60, 37,897.62 and 24,291.08 is: 33,445.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,524.60 : 37,897.62 = 24,291.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,524.60/37,897.62 = 24,291.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,524.60x = 37,897.62 × 24,291.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,524.60x = 920,574,119.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,574,119.23/27,524.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,445.50

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