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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,815.60, 38,372.68 and 24,632.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,815.60, 38,372.68 and 24,632.14 is: 33,980.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,815.60 : 38,372.68 = 24,632.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,815.60/38,372.68 = 24,632.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,815.60x = 38,372.68 × 24,632.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,815.60x = 945,201,225.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,201,225.94/27,815.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,980.98

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