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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,888.16, 38,463.04 and 24,523.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,888.16, 38,463.04 and 24,523.84 is: 33,823.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,888.16 : 38,463.04 = 24,523.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,888.16/38,463.04 = 24,523.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,888.16x = 38,463.04 × 24,523.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,888.16x = 943,261,438.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,261,438.87/27,888.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,823.01

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