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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,942.52, 38,324.44 and 24,793.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,942.52, 38,324.44 and 24,793.24 is: 34,005.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,942.52 : 38,324.44 = 24,793.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,942.52/38,324.44 = 24,793.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,942.52x = 38,324.44 × 24,793.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,942.52x = 950,187,038.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,187,038.79/27,942.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,005.06

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