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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,824.73, 38,375.79 and 24,460.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,824.73, 38,375.79 and 24,460.41 is: 33,735.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,824.73 : 38,375.79 = 24,460.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,824.73/38,375.79 = 24,460.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,824.73x = 38,375.79 × 24,460.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,824.73x = 938,687,557.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,687,557.47/27,824.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,735.73

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