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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,573.12, 38,033.84 and 24,044.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,573.12, 38,033.84 and 24,044.80 is: 33,166.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,573.12 : 38,033.84 = 24,044.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,573.12/38,033.84 = 24,044.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,573.12x = 38,033.84 × 24,044.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,573.12x = 914,516,076.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,516,076.03/27,573.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,166.94

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