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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,259.20, 40,888.80 and 23,803.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,259.20, 40,888.80 and 23,803.20 is: 35,704.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,259.20 : 40,888.80 = 23,803.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,259.20/40,888.80 = 23,803.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,259.20x = 40,888.80 × 23,803.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,259.20x = 973,284,284.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,284,284.16/27,259.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,704.80

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