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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,568.12, 38,026.98 and 24,039.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,568.12, 38,026.98 and 24,039.76 is: 33,160.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,568.12 : 38,026.98 = 24,039.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,568.12/38,026.98 = 24,039.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,568.12x = 38,026.98 × 24,039.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,568.12x = 914,159,472.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,159,472.72/27,568.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,160.02

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