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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,814.86, 38,371.64 and 24,631.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,814.86, 38,371.64 and 24,631.40 is: 33,979.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,814.86 : 38,371.64 = 24,631.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,814.86/38,371.64 = 24,631.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,814.86x = 38,371.64 × 24,631.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,814.86x = 945,147,213.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,147,213.50/27,814.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,979.94

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