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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,801.27, 41,729.99 and 24,659.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,801.27, 41,729.99 and 24,659.28 is: 37,013.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,801.27 : 41,729.99 = 24,659.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,801.27/41,729.99 = 24,659.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,801.27x = 41,729.99 × 24,659.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,801.27x = 1,029,031,384.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,031,384.51/27,801.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,013.83

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