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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,256.89, 40,913.94 and 24,156.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,256.89, 40,913.94 and 24,156.73 is: 36,260.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,256.89 : 40,913.94 = 24,156.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,256.89/40,913.94 = 24,156.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,256.89x = 40,913.94 × 24,156.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,256.89x = 988,347,001.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,347,001.82/27,256.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,260.45

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