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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,774.35, 38,346.50 and 24,785.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,774.35, 38,346.50 and 24,785.05 is: 34,219.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,774.35 : 38,346.50 = 24,785.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,774.35/38,346.50 = 24,785.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,774.35x = 38,346.50 × 24,785.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,774.35x = 950,419,700.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,419,700.03/27,774.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,219.33

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