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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,121.87, 40,711.56 and 24,022

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,121.87, 40,711.56 and 24,022 is: 36,058.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,121.87 : 40,711.56 = 24,022 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,121.87/40,711.56 = 24,022/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,121.87x = 40,711.56 × 24,022
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,121.87x = 977,973,094.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,973,094.32/27,121.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,058.47

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