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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,160.81, 40,655.41 and 24,304.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,160.81, 40,655.41 and 24,304.44 is: 36,379.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,160.81 : 40,655.41 = 24,304.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,160.81/40,655.41 = 24,304.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,160.81x = 40,655.41 × 24,304.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,160.81x = 988,107,064.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,107,064.72/27,160.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,379.89

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