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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,821.73, 38,371.65 and 24,457.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,821.73, 38,371.65 and 24,457.41 is: 33,731.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,821.73 : 38,371.65 = 24,457.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,821.73/38,371.65 = 24,457.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,821.73x = 38,371.65 × 24,457.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,821.73x = 938,471,176.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,471,176.43/27,821.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,731.59

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