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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,026.97, 37,276.69 and 23,256.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,026.97, 37,276.69 and 23,256.45 is: 32,076.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,026.97 : 37,276.69 = 23,256.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,026.97/37,276.69 = 23,256.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,026.97x = 37,276.69 × 23,256.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,026.97x = 866,923,462.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,923,462.62/27,026.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,076.24

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