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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,646.21, 37,886.11 and 24,989.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,646.21, 37,886.11 and 24,989.14 is: 34,244.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,646.21 : 37,886.11 = 24,989.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,646.21/37,886.11 = 24,989.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,646.21x = 37,886.11 × 24,989.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,646.21x = 946,741,306.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,741,306.85/27,646.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,244.89

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