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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,033.98, 37,269.34 and 23,296.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,033.98, 37,269.34 and 23,296.94 is: 32,117.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,033.98 : 37,269.34 = 23,296.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,033.98/37,269.34 = 23,296.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,033.98x = 37,269.34 × 23,296.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,033.98x = 868,261,643.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,261,643.33/27,033.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,117.42

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