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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,416.71, 41,127.09 and 24,152.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,416.71, 41,127.09 and 24,152.41 is: 36,230.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,416.71 : 41,127.09 = 24,152.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,416.71/41,127.09 = 24,152.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,416.71x = 41,127.09 × 24,152.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,416.71x = 993,318,339.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,318,339.79/27,416.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,230.40

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