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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,835.34, 38,391.57 and 23,961.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,835.34, 38,391.57 and 23,961.30 is: 33,048.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,835.34 : 38,391.57 = 23,961.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,835.34/38,391.57 = 23,961.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,835.34x = 38,391.57 × 23,961.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,835.34x = 919,911,926.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,911,926.24/27,835.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,048.35

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