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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,042.66, 37,298.28 and 23,272.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,042.66, 37,298.28 and 23,272.11 is: 32,097.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,042.66 : 37,298.28 = 23,272.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,042.66/37,298.28 = 23,272.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,042.66x = 37,298.28 × 23,272.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,042.66x = 868,009,674.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,009,674.97/27,042.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,097.79

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