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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,553, 38,123.22 and 24,023.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,553, 38,123.22 and 24,023.56 is: 33,239.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,553 : 38,123.22 = 24,023.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,553/38,123.22 = 24,023.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,553x = 38,123.22 × 24,023.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,553x = 915,855,463.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,855,463.06/27,553
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,239.77

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