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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,355.56, 41,033.35 and 21,124.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,355.56, 41,033.35 and 21,124.68 is: 31,687.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,355.56 : 41,033.35 = 21,124.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,355.56/41,033.35 = 21,124.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,355.56x = 41,033.35 × 21,124.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,355.56x = 866,816,388.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,816,388.08/27,355.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,687.03

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