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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,823.23, 38,373.72 and 24,458.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,823.23, 38,373.72 and 24,458.91 is: 33,733.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,823.23 : 38,373.72 = 24,458.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,823.23/38,373.72 = 24,458.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,823.23x = 38,373.72 × 24,458.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,823.23x = 938,579,363.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,579,363.85/27,823.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,733.66

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