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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,282.31, 40,682.52 and 23,964.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,282.31, 40,682.52 and 23,964.14 is: 35,734.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,282.31 : 40,682.52 = 23,964.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,282.31/40,682.52 = 23,964.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,282.31x = 40,682.52 × 23,964.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,282.31x = 974,921,604.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,921,604.83/27,282.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,734.58

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