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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,526.89, 41,473.98 and 24,897.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,526.89, 41,473.98 and 24,897.43 is: 37,512.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,526.89 : 41,473.98 = 24,897.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,526.89/41,473.98 = 24,897.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,526.89x = 41,473.98 × 24,897.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,526.89x = 1,032,595,513.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,595,513.87/27,526.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,512.25

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