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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,602.88, 38,083.68 and 24,941.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,602.88, 38,083.68 and 24,941.76 is: 34,412.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,602.88 : 38,083.68 = 24,941.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,602.88/38,083.68 = 24,941.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,602.88x = 38,083.68 × 24,941.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,602.88x = 949,874,006.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,874,006.48/27,602.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,412.13

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