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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,320.04, 40,999.52 and 21,086.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,320.04, 40,999.52 and 21,086.28 is: 31,644.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,320.04 : 40,999.52 = 21,086.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,320.04/40,999.52 = 21,086.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,320.04x = 40,999.52 × 21,086.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,320.04x = 864,527,358.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,527,358.59/27,320.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,644.44

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