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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,042.66, 40,517.55 and 24,303.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,042.66, 40,517.55 and 24,303.51 is: 36,413.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,042.66 : 40,517.55 = 24,303.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,042.66/40,517.55 = 24,303.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,042.66x = 40,517.55 × 24,303.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,042.66x = 984,718,681.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,718,681.60/27,042.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,413.53

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