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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,771.08, 38,207.70 and 24,242.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,771.08, 38,207.70 and 24,242.44 is: 33,352.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,771.08 : 38,207.70 = 24,242.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,771.08/38,207.70 = 24,242.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,771.08x = 38,207.70 × 24,242.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,771.08x = 926,247,874.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,247,874.79/27,771.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,352.97

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