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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,791.58, 38,370.30 and 24,802.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,791.58, 38,370.30 and 24,802.32 is: 34,243.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,791.58 : 38,370.30 = 24,802.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,791.58/38,370.30 = 24,802.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,791.58x = 38,370.30 × 24,802.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,791.58x = 951,672,459.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,672,459.10/27,791.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,243.19

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