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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,834.51, 38,389.23 and 24,470.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,834.51, 38,389.23 and 24,470.13 is: 33,749.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,834.51 : 38,389.23 = 24,470.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,834.51/38,389.23 = 24,470.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,834.51x = 38,389.23 × 24,470.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,834.51x = 939,389,448.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,389,448.70/27,834.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,749.09

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