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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,960.39, 41,891.36 and 24,909.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,960.39, 41,891.36 and 24,909.53 is: 37,320.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,960.39 : 41,891.36 = 24,909.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,960.39/41,891.36 = 24,909.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,960.39x = 41,891.36 × 24,909.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,960.39x = 1,043,493,754.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,493,754.66/27,960.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,320.43

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