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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,790.21, 38,269.62 and 24,154.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,790.21, 38,269.62 and 24,154.63 is: 33,263.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,790.21 : 38,269.62 = 24,154.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,790.21/38,269.62 = 24,154.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,790.21x = 38,269.62 × 24,154.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,790.21x = 924,388,319.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,388,319.99/27,790.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,263.09

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