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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,943.68, 38,623.92 and 24,561.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,943.68, 38,623.92 and 24,561.12 is: 33,948.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,943.68 : 38,623.92 = 24,561.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,943.68/38,623.92 = 24,561.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,943.68x = 38,623.92 × 24,561.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,943.68x = 948,646,733.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,646,733.99/27,943.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,948.53

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