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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,789.94, 38,273.11 and 24,011.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,789.94, 38,273.11 and 24,011.89 is: 33,069.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,789.94 : 38,273.11 = 24,011.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,789.94/38,273.11 = 24,011.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,789.94x = 38,273.11 × 24,011.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,789.94x = 919,009,766.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,009,766.85/27,789.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,069.88

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