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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,329.83, 40,994.76 and 21,098.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,329.83, 40,994.76 and 21,098.95 is: 31,648.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,329.83 : 40,994.76 = 21,098.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,329.83/40,994.76 = 21,098.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,329.83x = 40,994.76 × 21,098.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,329.83x = 864,946,391.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,946,391.50/27,329.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,648.44

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