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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,996.38, 41,789.74 and 24,675

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,996.38, 41,789.74 and 24,675 is: 36,831.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,996.38 : 41,789.74 = 24,675 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,996.38/41,789.74 = 24,675/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,996.38x = 41,789.74 × 24,675
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,996.38x = 1,031,161,834.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,161,834.50/27,996.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,831.97

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