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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,764.24, 38,218.37 and 24,221.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,764.24, 38,218.37 and 24,221.30 is: 33,341.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,764.24 : 38,218.37 = 24,221.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,764.24/38,218.37 = 24,221.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,764.24x = 38,218.37 × 24,221.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,764.24x = 925,698,293.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,698,293.08/27,764.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,341.39

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