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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,038.56, 37,292.64 and 23,268.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,038.56, 37,292.64 and 23,268.07 is: 32,092.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,038.56 : 37,292.64 = 23,268.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,038.56/37,292.64 = 23,268.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,038.56x = 37,292.64 × 23,268.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,038.56x = 867,727,758.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,727,758.00/27,038.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,092.23

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