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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,227.64, 40,870.08 and 24,127.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,227.64, 40,870.08 and 24,127.50 is: 36,216.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,227.64 : 40,870.08 = 24,127.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,227.64/40,870.08 = 24,127.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,227.64x = 40,870.08 × 24,127.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,227.64x = 986,092,855.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,092,855.20/27,227.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,216.61

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