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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,833.76, 38,388.20 and 24,469.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,833.76, 38,388.20 and 24,469.38 is: 33,748.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,833.76 : 38,388.20 = 24,469.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,833.76/38,388.20 = 24,469.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,833.76x = 38,388.20 × 24,469.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,833.76x = 939,335,330.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,335,330.97/27,833.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,748.06

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