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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,406.52, 41,181.51 and 23,905.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,406.52, 41,181.51 and 23,905.26 is: 35,920.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,406.52 : 41,181.51 = 23,905.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,406.52/41,181.51 = 23,905.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,406.52x = 41,181.51 × 23,905.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,406.52x = 984,454,793.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,454,793.39/27,406.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,920.46

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