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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,977.40, 41,966.10 and 24,368.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,977.40, 41,966.10 and 24,368.85 is: 36,553.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,977.40 : 41,966.10 = 24,368.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,977.40/41,966.10 = 24,368.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,977.40x = 41,966.10 × 24,368.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,977.40x = 1,022,665,595.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,665,595.99/27,977.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,553.28

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