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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,663.42, 38,183.67 and 23,926.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,663.42, 38,183.67 and 23,926.74 is: 33,025.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,663.42 : 38,183.67 = 23,926.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,663.42/38,183.67 = 23,926.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,663.42x = 38,183.67 × 23,926.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,663.42x = 913,610,744.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,610,744.34/27,663.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,025.95

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