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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,698.96, 38,128.12 and 24,156.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,698.96, 38,128.12 and 24,156.02 is: 33,251.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,698.96 : 38,128.12 = 24,156.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,698.96/38,128.12 = 24,156.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,698.96x = 38,128.12 × 24,156.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,698.96x = 921,023,664.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,023,664.21/27,698.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,251.20

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