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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,774.54, 38,346.75 and 24,785.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,774.54, 38,346.75 and 24,785.24 is: 34,219.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,774.54 : 38,346.75 = 24,785.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,774.54/38,346.75 = 24,785.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,774.54x = 38,346.75 × 24,785.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,774.54x = 950,433,210.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,433,210.24/27,774.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,219.58

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