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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,904.44, 38,423.88 and 24,120.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,904.44, 38,423.88 and 24,120.84 is: 33,213.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,904.44 : 38,423.88 = 24,120.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,904.44/38,423.88 = 24,120.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,904.44x = 38,423.88 × 24,120.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,904.44x = 926,816,261.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,816,261.66/27,904.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,213.94

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