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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,737.96, 38,197.75 and 24,102.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,737.96, 38,197.75 and 24,102.47 is: 33,191.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,737.96 : 38,197.75 = 24,102.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,737.96/38,197.75 = 24,102.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,737.96x = 38,197.75 × 24,102.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,737.96x = 920,660,158.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,660,158.68/27,737.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,191.35

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