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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,072.66, 40,562.52 and 24,333.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,072.66, 40,562.52 and 24,333.54 is: 36,458.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,072.66 : 40,562.52 = 24,333.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,072.66/40,562.52 = 24,333.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,072.66x = 40,562.52 × 24,333.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,072.66x = 987,029,702.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,029,702.92/27,072.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,458.54

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