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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,989.90, 41,780.06 and 24,668.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,989.90, 41,780.06 and 24,668.48 is: 36,822.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,989.90 : 41,780.06 = 24,668.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,989.90/41,780.06 = 24,668.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,989.90x = 41,780.06 × 24,668.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,989.90x = 1,030,650,574.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,650,574.51/27,989.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,822.23

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