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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,275.64, 40,903.38 and 21,443.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,275.64, 40,903.38 and 21,443.64 is: 32,157.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,275.64 : 40,903.38 = 21,443.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,275.64/40,903.38 = 21,443.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,275.64x = 40,903.38 × 21,443.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,275.64x = 877,117,355.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,117,355.50/27,275.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,157.54

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