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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,927.64, 38,524.98 and 24,000.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,927.64, 38,524.98 and 24,000.76 is: 33,108.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,927.64 : 38,524.98 = 24,000.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,927.64/38,524.98 = 24,000.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,927.64x = 38,524.98 × 24,000.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,927.64x = 924,628,798.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,628,798.98/27,927.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,108.02

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