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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,292.92, 40,701.97 and 24,269.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,292.92, 40,701.97 and 24,269.08 is: 36,192.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,292.92 : 40,701.97 = 24,269.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,292.92/40,701.97 = 24,269.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,292.92x = 40,701.97 × 24,269.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,292.92x = 987,799,366.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,799,366.09/27,292.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,192.51

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