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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,167.76, 40,718.96 and 23,591.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,167.76, 40,718.96 and 23,591.76 is: 35,359.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,167.76 : 40,718.96 = 23,591.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,167.76/40,718.96 = 23,591.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,167.76x = 40,718.96 × 23,591.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,167.76x = 960,631,931.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,631,931.77/27,167.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,359.26

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