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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,344.32, 41,016.48 and 21,113.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,344.32, 41,016.48 and 21,113.44 is: 31,670.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,344.32 : 41,016.48 = 21,113.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,344.32/41,016.48 = 21,113.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,344.32x = 41,016.48 × 21,113.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,344.32x = 865,998,989.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,998,989.49/27,344.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,670.16

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