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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,870.66, 38,367.72 and 24,145.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,870.66, 38,367.72 and 24,145.56 is: 33,239.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,870.66 : 38,367.72 = 24,145.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,870.66/38,367.72 = 24,145.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,870.66x = 38,367.72 × 24,145.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,870.66x = 926,410,085.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,410,085.32/27,870.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,239.62

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