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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,841.61, 41,670.68 and 23,992.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,841.61, 41,670.68 and 23,992.49 is: 35,909.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,841.61 : 41,670.68 = 23,992.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,841.61/41,670.68 = 23,992.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,841.61x = 41,670.68 × 23,992.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,841.61x = 999,783,044.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,783,044.88/27,841.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,909.68

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