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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,284.81, 40,686.24 and 23,966.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,284.81, 40,686.24 and 23,966.65 is: 35,738.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,284.81 : 40,686.24 = 23,966.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,284.81/40,686.24 = 23,966.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,284.81x = 40,686.24 × 23,966.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,284.81x = 975,112,873.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,112,873.90/27,284.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,738.31

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