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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,032.73, 37,341.18 and 21,747.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,032.73, 37,341.18 and 21,747.48 is: 30,040.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,032.73 : 37,341.18 = 21,747.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,032.73/37,341.18 = 21,747.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,032.73x = 37,341.18 × 21,747.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,032.73x = 812,076,565.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,076,565.23/27,032.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,040.49

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