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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,259.30, 40,998.30 and 24,416.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,259.30, 40,998.30 and 24,416.20 is: 36,722.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,259.30 : 40,998.30 = 24,416.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,259.30/40,998.30 = 24,416.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,259.30x = 40,998.30 × 24,416.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,259.30x = 1,001,022,692.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,022,692.46/27,259.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,722.24

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