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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,785.04, 38,361.24 and 24,795.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,785.04, 38,361.24 and 24,795.74 is: 34,234.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,785.04 : 38,361.24 = 24,795.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,785.04/38,361.24 = 24,795.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,785.04x = 38,361.24 × 24,795.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,785.04x = 951,195,333.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,195,333.12/27,785.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,234.08

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