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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,865.92, 38,464.17 and 24,913.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,865.92, 38,464.17 and 24,913.47 is: 34,388.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,865.92 : 38,464.17 = 24,913.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,865.92/38,464.17 = 24,913.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,865.92x = 38,464.17 × 24,913.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,865.92x = 958,275,945.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,275,945.37/27,865.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,388.81

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