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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,408.21, 41,071.14 and 21,158.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,408.21, 41,071.14 and 21,158.79 is: 31,706.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,408.21 : 41,071.14 = 21,158.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,408.21/41,071.14 = 21,158.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,408.21x = 41,071.14 × 21,158.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,408.21x = 869,015,626.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,015,626.32/27,408.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,706.40

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