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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,284.62, 40,685.97 and 23,966.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,284.62, 40,685.97 and 23,966.46 is: 35,738.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,284.62 : 40,685.97 = 23,966.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,284.62/40,685.97 = 23,966.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,284.62x = 40,685.97 × 23,966.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,284.62x = 975,098,672.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,098,672.57/27,284.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,738.03

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