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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,837.72, 38,393.74 and 24,473.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,837.72, 38,393.74 and 24,473.40 is: 33,753.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,837.72 : 38,393.74 = 24,473.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,837.72/38,393.74 = 24,473.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,837.72x = 38,393.74 × 24,473.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,837.72x = 939,625,356.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,625,356.52/27,837.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,753.68

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