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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,357.05, 41,035.56 and 21,126.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,357.05, 41,035.56 and 21,126.15 is: 31,689.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,357.05 : 41,035.56 = 21,126.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,357.05/41,035.56 = 21,126.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,357.05x = 41,035.56 × 21,126.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,357.05x = 866,923,395.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,923,395.89/27,357.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,689.21

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