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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,718.41, 38,229.78 and 24,535.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,718.41, 38,229.78 and 24,535.11 is: 33,839.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,718.41 : 38,229.78 = 24,535.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,718.41/38,229.78 = 24,535.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,718.41x = 38,229.78 × 24,535.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,718.41x = 937,971,857.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,971,857.58/27,718.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,839.31

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