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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,541.12, 37,989.72 and 24,012.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,541.12, 37,989.72 and 24,012.76 is: 33,122.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,541.12 : 37,989.72 = 24,012.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,541.12/37,989.72 = 24,012.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,541.12x = 37,989.72 × 24,012.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,541.12x = 912,238,028.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,238,028.83/27,541.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,122.76

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