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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,790.94, 38,274.48 and 24,012.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,790.94, 38,274.48 and 24,012.89 is: 33,071.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,790.94 : 38,274.48 = 24,012.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,790.94/38,274.48 = 24,012.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,790.94x = 38,274.48 × 24,012.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,790.94x = 919,080,878.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,080,878.05/27,790.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,071.24

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