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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,414.60, 41,121.90 and 23,332.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,414.60, 41,121.90 and 23,332.20 is: 34,998.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,414.60 : 41,121.90 = 23,332.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,414.60/41,121.90 = 23,332.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,414.60x = 41,121.90 × 23,332.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,414.60x = 959,464,395.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,464,395.18/27,414.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,998.30

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