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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,287.08, 40,689.61 and 23,968.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,287.08, 40,689.61 and 23,968.88 is: 35,741.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,287.08 : 40,689.61 = 23,968.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,287.08/40,689.61 = 23,968.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,287.08x = 40,689.61 × 23,968.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,287.08x = 975,284,379.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,284,379.34/27,287.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,741.62

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