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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,293.92, 40,703.46 and 24,270.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,293.92, 40,703.46 and 24,270.08 is: 36,194.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,293.92 : 40,703.46 = 24,270.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,293.92/40,703.46 = 24,270.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,293.92x = 40,703.46 × 24,270.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,293.92x = 987,876,230.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,876,230.48/27,293.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,194.00

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