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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,738.96, 38,199.12 and 24,103.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,738.96, 38,199.12 and 24,103.47 is: 33,192.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,738.96 : 38,199.12 = 24,103.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,738.96/38,199.12 = 24,103.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,738.96x = 38,199.12 × 24,103.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,738.96x = 920,731,342.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,731,342.95/27,738.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,192.71

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