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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,668.92, 41,287.58 and 24,686.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,668.92, 41,287.58 and 24,686.86 is: 36,837.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,668.92 : 41,287.58 = 24,686.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,668.92/41,287.58 = 24,686.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,668.92x = 41,287.58 × 24,686.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,668.92x = 1,019,260,748.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,260,748.70/27,668.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,837.75

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