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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,041.31, 37,296.45 and 23,270.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,041.31, 37,296.45 and 23,270.85 is: 32,096.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,041.31 : 37,296.45 = 23,270.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,041.31/37,296.45 = 23,270.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,041.31x = 37,296.45 × 23,270.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,041.31x = 867,920,093.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,920,093.48/27,041.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,096.08

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