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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,823.61, 38,374.23 and 24,459.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,823.61, 38,374.23 and 24,459.29 is: 33,734.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,823.61 : 38,374.23 = 24,459.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,823.61/38,374.23 = 24,459.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,823.61x = 38,374.23 × 24,459.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,823.61x = 938,606,420.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,606,420.10/27,823.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,734.17

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