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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,579.51, 38,098.49 and 24,594.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,579.51, 38,098.49 and 24,594.39 is: 33,974.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,579.51 : 38,098.49 = 24,594.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,579.51/38,098.49 = 24,594.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,579.51x = 38,098.49 × 24,594.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,579.51x = 937,008,998.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,008,998.50/27,579.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,974.82

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