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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,825.73, 38,377.17 and 24,461.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,825.73, 38,377.17 and 24,461.41 is: 33,737.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,825.73 : 38,377.17 = 24,461.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,825.73/38,377.17 = 24,461.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,825.73x = 38,377.17 × 24,461.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,825.73x = 938,759,690.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,759,690.01/27,825.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,737.11

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