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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,832.51, 38,386.47 and 24,468.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,832.51, 38,386.47 and 24,468.13 is: 33,746.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,832.51 : 38,386.47 = 24,468.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,832.51/38,386.47 = 24,468.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,832.51x = 38,386.47 × 24,468.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,832.51x = 939,245,138.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,245,138.20/27,832.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,746.33

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