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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,611.76, 41,432.28 and 21,079.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,611.76, 41,432.28 and 21,079.92 is: 31,631.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,611.76 : 41,432.28 = 21,079.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,611.76/41,432.28 = 21,079.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,611.76x = 41,432.28 × 21,079.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,611.76x = 873,389,147.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,389,147.82/27,611.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,631.06

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