organize set variables based on value

Ok so i have a set of randomly generated variables similar to: <<set $1 to random(3,27)>> <<set $2 to random(3,27)>> etc. etc.

As these random numbers are generated I want to organize them and have them set to other variables such as : Highest number between $1 and $1 gets Set to $firstplace, or maybe something along the lines of <<set $firstplace to highest of $1 & $2>>

Clearly Im a bit out of my depth and just cannot formulate a way to do this properly. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks.