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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,041.06, 37,296.10 and 23,270.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,041.06, 37,296.10 and 23,270.60 is: 32,095.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,041.06 : 37,296.10 = 23,270.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,041.06/37,296.10 = 23,270.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,041.06x = 37,296.10 × 23,270.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,041.06x = 867,902,624.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,902,624.66/27,041.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,095.73

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