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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,818.97, 38,367.88 and 24,454.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,818.97, 38,367.88 and 24,454.63 is: 33,727.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,818.97 : 38,367.88 = 24,454.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,818.97/38,367.88 = 24,454.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,818.97x = 38,367.88 × 24,454.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,818.97x = 938,272,309.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,272,309.28/27,818.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,727.79

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