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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,338.20, 37,682.40 and 21,359.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,338.20, 37,682.40 and 21,359.44 is: 29,441.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,338.20 : 37,682.40 = 21,359.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,338.20/37,682.40 = 21,359.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,338.20x = 37,682.40 × 21,359.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,338.20x = 804,874,961.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,874,961.86/27,338.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,441.40

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