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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,324.72, 41,019.48 and 22,996.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,324.72, 41,019.48 and 22,996.08 is: 34,521.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,324.72 : 41,019.48 = 22,996.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,324.72/41,019.48 = 22,996.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,324.72x = 41,019.48 × 22,996.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,324.72x = 943,287,243.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,287,243.64/27,324.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,521.39

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