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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,275.32, 37,476.83 and 21,676.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,275.32, 37,476.83 and 21,676.60 is: 29,784.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,275.32 : 37,476.83 = 21,676.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,275.32/37,476.83 = 21,676.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,275.32x = 37,476.83 × 21,676.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,275.32x = 812,370,253.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,370,253.18/27,275.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,784.08

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