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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,144.72, 40,532.29 and 23,955.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,144.72, 40,532.29 and 23,955.58 is: 35,770.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,144.72 : 40,532.29 = 23,955.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,144.72/40,532.29 = 23,955.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,144.72x = 40,532.29 × 23,955.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,144.72x = 970,974,515.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,974,515.68/27,144.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,770.29

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