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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,963.59, 41,785.54 and 21,263.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,963.59, 41,785.54 and 21,263.27 is: 31,773.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,963.59 : 41,785.54 = 21,263.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,963.59/41,785.54 = 21,263.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,963.59x = 41,785.54 × 21,263.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,963.59x = 888,496,957.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,496,957.03/27,963.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,773.36

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