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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,928.64, 38,526.36 and 24,001.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,928.64, 38,526.36 and 24,001.76 is: 33,109.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,928.64 : 38,526.36 = 24,001.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,928.64/38,526.36 = 24,001.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,928.64x = 38,526.36 × 24,001.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,928.64x = 924,700,446.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,700,446.39/27,928.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,109.40

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