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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,833.83, 38,389.49 and 23,959.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,833.83, 38,389.49 and 23,959.80 is: 33,046.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,833.83 : 38,389.49 = 23,959.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,833.83/38,389.49 = 23,959.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,833.83x = 38,389.49 × 23,959.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,833.83x = 919,804,607.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,804,607.33/27,833.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,046.29

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