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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,823.51, 38,374.09 and 24,459.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,823.51, 38,374.09 and 24,459.13 is: 33,733.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,823.51 : 38,374.09 = 24,459.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,823.51/38,374.09 = 24,459.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,823.51x = 38,374.09 × 24,459.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,823.51x = 938,596,855.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,596,855.94/27,823.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,733.95

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