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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,357.20, 41,035.80 and 23,901.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,357.20, 41,035.80 and 23,901.20 is: 35,851.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,357.20 : 41,035.80 = 23,901.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,357.20/41,035.80 = 23,901.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,357.20x = 41,035.80 × 23,901.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,357.20x = 980,804,862.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,804,862.96/27,357.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,851.80

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