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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,036.56, 37,289.90 and 23,266.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,036.56, 37,289.90 and 23,266.08 is: 32,089.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,036.56 : 37,289.90 = 23,266.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,036.56/37,289.90 = 23,266.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,036.56x = 37,289.90 × 23,266.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,036.56x = 867,589,796.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,589,796.59/27,036.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,089.50

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