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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,019.78, 37,269.09 and 23,476.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,019.78, 37,269.09 and 23,476.90 is: 32,382.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,019.78 : 37,269.09 = 23,476.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,019.78/37,269.09 = 23,476.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,019.78x = 37,269.09 × 23,476.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,019.78x = 874,962,699.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,962,699.02/27,019.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,382.30

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