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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,544.40, 41,316.60 and 24,779.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,544.40, 41,316.60 and 24,779.60 is: 37,169.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,544.40 : 41,316.60 = 24,779.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,544.40/41,316.60 = 24,779.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,544.40x = 41,316.60 × 24,779.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,544.40x = 1,023,808,821.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,808,821.36/27,544.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,169.40

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