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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,204.71, 37,555.79 and 21,140.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,204.71, 37,555.79 and 21,140.64 is: 29,184.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,204.71 : 37,555.79 = 21,140.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,204.71/37,555.79 = 21,140.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,204.71x = 37,555.79 × 21,140.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,204.71x = 793,953,330.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,953,330.60/27,204.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,184.41

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