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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,299.15, 40,955.51 and 21,697.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,299.15, 40,955.51 and 21,697.95 is: 32,552.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,299.15 : 40,955.51 = 21,697.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,299.15/40,955.51 = 21,697.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,299.15x = 40,955.51 × 21,697.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,299.15x = 888,650,662.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,650,662.45/27,299.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,552.33

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