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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,217.40, 40,826.10 and 24,279.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,217.40, 40,826.10 and 24,279.80 is: 36,419.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,217.40 : 40,826.10 = 24,279.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,217.40/40,826.10 = 24,279.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,217.40x = 40,826.10 × 24,279.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,217.40x = 991,249,542.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,249,542.78/27,217.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,419.70

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