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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,357.95, 41,036.86 and 21,127.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,357.95, 41,036.86 and 21,127.03 is: 31,690.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,357.95 : 41,036.86 = 21,127.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,357.95/41,036.86 = 21,127.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,357.95x = 41,036.86 × 21,127.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,357.95x = 866,986,896.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,986,896.14/27,357.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,690.49

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