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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,314.70, 40,986.09 and 23,640.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,314.70, 40,986.09 and 23,640.54 is: 35,472.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,314.70 : 40,986.09 = 23,640.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,314.70/40,986.09 = 23,640.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,314.70x = 40,986.09 × 23,640.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,314.70x = 968,933,300.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,933,300.09/27,314.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,472.96

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