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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,962.20, 41,971.04 and 24,820.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,962.20, 41,971.04 and 24,820.12 is: 37,254.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,962.20 : 41,971.04 = 24,820.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,962.20/41,971.04 = 24,820.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,962.20x = 41,971.04 × 24,820.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,962.20x = 1,041,726,249.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,726,249.32/27,962.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,254.80

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