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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,460.80, 41,191.20 and 24,004.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,460.80, 41,191.20 and 24,004.80 is: 36,007.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,460.80 : 41,191.20 = 24,004.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,460.80/41,191.20 = 24,004.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,460.80x = 41,191.20 × 24,004.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,460.80x = 988,786,517.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,786,517.76/27,460.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,007.20

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