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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,277.89, 32,042.36 and 20,288.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,277.89, 32,042.36 and 20,288.54 is: 27,927.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,277.89 : 32,042.36 = 20,288.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,277.89/32,042.36 = 20,288.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,277.89x = 32,042.36 × 20,288.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,277.89x = 650,092,833.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,092,833.38/23,277.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,927.48

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