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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,803.31, 38,376.90 and 24,066.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,803.31, 38,376.90 and 24,066.60 is: 33,219.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,803.31 : 38,376.90 = 24,066.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,803.31/38,376.90 = 24,066.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,803.31x = 38,376.90 × 24,066.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,803.31x = 923,601,501.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,601,501.54/27,803.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,219.12

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