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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,997.36, 41,932.56 and 21,706.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,997.36, 41,932.56 and 21,706.96 is: 32,511.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,997.36 : 41,932.56 = 21,706.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,997.36/41,932.56 = 21,706.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,997.36x = 41,932.56 × 21,706.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,997.36x = 910,228,402.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,228,402.62/27,997.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,511.22

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