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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,031.73, 40,370.14 and 23,040.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,031.73, 40,370.14 and 23,040.47 is: 34,409.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,031.73 : 40,370.14 = 23,040.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,031.73/40,370.14 = 23,040.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,031.73x = 40,370.14 × 23,040.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,031.73x = 930,146,999.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,146,999.57/27,031.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,409.45

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