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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,581.51, 38,101.25 and 24,596.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,581.51, 38,101.25 and 24,596.39 is: 33,977.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,581.51 : 38,101.25 = 24,596.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,581.51/38,101.25 = 24,596.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,581.51x = 38,101.25 × 24,596.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,581.51x = 937,153,204.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,153,204.49/27,581.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,977.59

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