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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,901.79, 41,808.92 and 23,724.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,901.79, 41,808.92 and 23,724.62 is: 35,549.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,901.79 : 41,808.92 = 23,724.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,901.79/41,808.92 = 23,724.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,901.79x = 41,808.92 × 23,724.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,901.79x = 991,900,411.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,900,411.94/27,901.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,549.71

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