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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,835.38, 38,399.94 and 24,651.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,835.38, 38,399.94 and 24,651.90 is: 34,008.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,835.38 : 38,399.94 = 24,651.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,835.38/38,399.94 = 24,651.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,835.38x = 38,399.94 × 24,651.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,835.38x = 946,631,480.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,631,480.89/27,835.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,008.21

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