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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,580.51, 38,099.87 and 24,595.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,580.51, 38,099.87 and 24,595.39 is: 33,976.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,580.51 : 38,099.87 = 24,595.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,580.51/38,099.87 = 24,595.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,580.51x = 38,099.87 × 24,595.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,580.51x = 937,081,161.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,081,161.60/27,580.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,976.21

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