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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,791.94, 38,275.86 and 24,013.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,791.94, 38,275.86 and 24,013.89 is: 33,072.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,791.94 : 38,275.86 = 24,013.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,791.94/38,275.86 = 24,013.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,791.94x = 38,275.86 × 24,013.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,791.94x = 919,152,291.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,152,291.70/27,791.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,072.62

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