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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,270, 40,879.49 and 24,835.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,270, 40,879.49 and 24,835.14 is: 37,229.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,270 : 40,879.49 = 24,835.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,270/40,879.49 = 24,835.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,270x = 40,879.49 × 24,835.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,270x = 1,015,247,733.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,247,733.10/27,270
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,229.47

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