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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,714.68, 41,533.69 and 24,007.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,714.68, 41,533.69 and 24,007.71 is: 35,978.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,714.68 : 41,533.69 = 24,007.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,714.68/41,533.69 = 24,007.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,714.68x = 41,533.69 × 24,007.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,714.68x = 997,128,784.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,128,784.75/27,714.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,978.36

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