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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,615.34, 41,617.36 and 24,986.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,615.34, 41,617.36 and 24,986.38 is: 37,655.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,615.34 : 41,617.36 = 24,986.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,615.34/41,617.36 = 24,986.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,615.34x = 41,617.36 × 24,986.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,615.34x = 1,039,867,171.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,867,171.56/27,615.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,655.42

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