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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,822.51, 38,372.72 and 24,458.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,822.51, 38,372.72 and 24,458.13 is: 33,732.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,822.51 : 38,372.72 = 24,458.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,822.51/38,372.72 = 24,458.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,822.51x = 38,372.72 × 24,458.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,822.51x = 938,524,851.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,524,851.92/27,822.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,732.57

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