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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,227.14, 40,869.33 and 24,127

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,227.14, 40,869.33 and 24,127 is: 36,215.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,227.14 : 40,869.33 = 24,127 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,227.14/40,869.33 = 24,127/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,227.14x = 40,869.33 × 24,127
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,227.14x = 986,054,324.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,054,324.91/27,227.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,215.86

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