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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,356.77, 41,035.14 and 21,125.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,356.77, 41,035.14 and 21,125.86 is: 31,688.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,356.77 : 41,035.14 = 21,125.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,356.77/41,035.14 = 21,125.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,356.77x = 41,035.14 × 21,125.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,356.77x = 866,902,622.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,902,622.72/27,356.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,688.78

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