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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,327.84, 40,991.77 and 21,096.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,327.84, 40,991.77 and 21,096.95 is: 31,645.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,327.84 : 40,991.77 = 21,096.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,327.84/40,991.77 = 21,096.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,327.84x = 40,991.77 × 21,096.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,327.84x = 864,801,322.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,801,322.10/27,327.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,645.43

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