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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,731.96, 41,558.60 and 21,462.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,731.96, 41,558.60 and 21,462.76 is: 32,163.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,731.96 : 41,558.60 = 21,462.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,731.96/41,558.60 = 21,462.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,731.96x = 41,558.60 × 21,462.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,731.96x = 891,962,257.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,962,257.74/27,731.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,163.69

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