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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,924.98, 38,523.62 and 24,741.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,924.98, 38,523.62 and 24,741.52 is: 34,131.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,924.98 : 38,523.62 = 24,741.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,924.98/38,523.62 = 24,741.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,924.98x = 38,523.62 × 24,741.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,924.98x = 953,132,880.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,132,880.25/27,924.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,131.92

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