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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,565.12, 38,022.84 and 24,036.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,565.12, 38,022.84 and 24,036.76 is: 33,155.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,565.12 : 38,022.84 = 24,036.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,565.12/38,022.84 = 24,036.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,565.12x = 38,022.84 × 24,036.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,565.12x = 913,945,879.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,945,879.60/27,565.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,155.88

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