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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,140.72, 40,526.32 and 23,951.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,140.72, 40,526.32 and 23,951.58 is: 35,764.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,140.72 : 40,526.32 = 23,951.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,140.72/40,526.32 = 23,951.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,140.72x = 40,526.32 × 23,951.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,140.72x = 970,669,395.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,669,395.59/27,140.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,764.32

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