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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,795.08, 41,656.46 and 21,197

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,795.08, 41,656.46 and 21,197 is: 31,767.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,795.08 : 41,656.46 = 21,197 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,795.08/41,656.46 = 21,197/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,795.08x = 41,656.46 × 21,197
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,795.08x = 882,991,982.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,991,982.62/27,795.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,767.92

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