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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,043.66, 37,299.66 and 23,273.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,043.66, 37,299.66 and 23,273.11 is: 32,099.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,043.66 : 37,299.66 = 23,273.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,043.66/37,299.66 = 23,273.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,043.66x = 37,299.66 × 23,273.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,043.66x = 868,079,090.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,079,090.14/27,043.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,099.17

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