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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,010.80, 40,516.20 and 24,167.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,010.80, 40,516.20 and 24,167.70 is: 36,251.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,010.80 : 40,516.20 = 24,167.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,010.80/40,516.20 = 24,167.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,010.80x = 40,516.20 × 24,167.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,010.80x = 979,183,366.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,183,366.74/27,010.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,251.55

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