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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,823.26, 38,373.75 and 24,458.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,823.26, 38,373.75 and 24,458.88 is: 33,733.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,823.26 : 38,373.75 = 24,458.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,823.26/38,373.75 = 24,458.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,823.26x = 38,373.75 × 24,458.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,823.26x = 938,578,946.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,578,946.40/27,823.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,733.61

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