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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,835.83, 38,392.25 and 23,961.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,835.83, 38,392.25 and 23,961.80 is: 33,049.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,835.83 : 38,392.25 = 23,961.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,835.83/38,392.25 = 23,961.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,835.83x = 38,392.25 × 23,961.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,835.83x = 919,947,416.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,947,416.05/27,835.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,049.04

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