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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,813.36, 38,369.58 and 24,629.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,813.36, 38,369.58 and 24,629.90 is: 33,977.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,813.36 : 38,369.58 = 24,629.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,813.36/38,369.58 = 24,629.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,813.36x = 38,369.58 × 24,629.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,813.36x = 945,038,918.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,038,918.44/27,813.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,977.88

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