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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,977.62, 40,395.54 and 21,684.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,977.62, 40,395.54 and 21,684.54 is: 32,469.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,977.62 : 40,395.54 = 21,684.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,977.62/40,395.54 = 21,684.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,977.62x = 40,395.54 × 21,684.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,977.62x = 875,958,702.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,958,702.95/26,977.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,469.83

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