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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,856.44, 38,357.82 and 24,072.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,856.44, 38,357.82 and 24,072.66 is: 33,147.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,856.44 : 38,357.82 = 24,072.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,856.44/38,357.82 = 24,072.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,856.44x = 38,357.82 × 24,072.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,856.44x = 923,374,759.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,374,759.20/27,856.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,147.62

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