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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,162.85, 40,744.28 and 23,879.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,162.85, 40,744.28 and 23,879.65 is: 35,819.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,162.85 : 40,744.28 = 23,879.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,162.85/40,744.28 = 23,879.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,162.85x = 40,744.28 × 23,879.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,162.85x = 972,959,026.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,959,026.50/27,162.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,819.48

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