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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,597.96, 37,989.02 and 24,055

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,597.96, 37,989.02 and 24,055 is: 33,112.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,597.96 : 37,989.02 = 24,055 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,597.96/37,989.02 = 24,055/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,597.96x = 37,989.02 × 24,055
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,597.96x = 913,825,876.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,825,876.10/27,597.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,112.08

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