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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,329.04, 40,993.59 and 21,098.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,329.04, 40,993.59 and 21,098.16 is: 31,647.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,329.04 : 40,993.59 = 21,098.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,329.04/40,993.59 = 21,098.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,329.04x = 40,993.59 × 21,098.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,329.04x = 864,889,320.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,889,320.79/27,329.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,647.26

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