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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,027.97, 37,278.07 and 23,257.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,027.97, 37,278.07 and 23,257.45 is: 32,077.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,027.97 : 37,278.07 = 23,257.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,027.97/37,278.07 = 23,257.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,027.97x = 37,278.07 × 23,257.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,027.97x = 866,992,849.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,992,849.12/27,027.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,077.62

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