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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,830.26, 38,383.37 and 24,465.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,830.26, 38,383.37 and 24,465.88 is: 33,743.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,830.26 : 38,383.37 = 24,465.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,830.26/38,383.37 = 24,465.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,830.26x = 38,383.37 × 24,465.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,830.26x = 939,082,802.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,082,802.09/27,830.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,743.23

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