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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,536.31, 37,983.20 and 24,007.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,536.31, 37,983.20 and 24,007.95 is: 33,116.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,536.31 : 37,983.20 = 24,007.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,536.31/37,983.20 = 24,007.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,536.31x = 37,983.20 × 24,007.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,536.31x = 911,898,646.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,898,646.40/27,536.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,116.23

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