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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,785.29, 38,361.59 and 24,795.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,785.29, 38,361.59 and 24,795.99 is: 34,234.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,785.29 : 38,361.59 = 24,795.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,785.29/38,361.59 = 24,795.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,785.29x = 38,361.59 × 24,795.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,785.29x = 951,213,478.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,213,478.04/27,785.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,234.43

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