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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,023.70, 40,535.55 and 23,265.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,023.70, 40,535.55 and 23,265.30 is: 34,897.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,023.70 : 40,535.55 = 23,265.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,023.70/40,535.55 = 23,265.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,023.70x = 40,535.55 × 23,265.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,023.70x = 943,071,731.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,071,731.42/27,023.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,897.95

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