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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,170.08, 40,758.22 and 24,379.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,170.08, 40,758.22 and 24,379.64 is: 36,572.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,170.08 : 40,758.22 = 24,379.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,170.08/40,758.22 = 24,379.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,170.08x = 40,758.22 × 24,379.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,170.08x = 993,670,730.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,670,730.64/27,170.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,572.24

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