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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,331.78, 40,997.68 and 21,100.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,331.78, 40,997.68 and 21,100.89 is: 31,651.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,331.78 : 40,997.68 = 21,100.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,331.78/40,997.68 = 21,100.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,331.78x = 40,997.68 × 21,100.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,331.78x = 865,087,535.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,087,535.94/27,331.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,651.34

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