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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,669.17, 41,287.95 and 24,687.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,669.17, 41,287.95 and 24,687.11 is: 36,838.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,669.17 : 41,287.95 = 24,687.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,669.17/41,287.95 = 24,687.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,669.17x = 41,287.95 × 24,687.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,669.17x = 1,019,280,266.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,280,266.54/27,669.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,838.12

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