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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,379.52, 55,727.28 and 27,618.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,379.52, 55,727.28 and 27,618.24 is: 38,115.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,379.52 : 55,727.28 = 27,618.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,379.52/55,727.28 = 27,618.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,379.52x = 55,727.28 × 27,618.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,379.52x = 1,539,089,393.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,089,393.59/40,379.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,115.59

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