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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,983.39, 41,770.34 and 24,661.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,983.39, 41,770.34 and 24,661.98 is: 36,812.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,983.39 : 41,770.34 = 24,661.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,983.39/41,770.34 = 24,661.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,983.39x = 41,770.34 × 24,661.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,983.39x = 1,030,139,258.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,139,258.85/27,983.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,812.53

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