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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,045.06, 37,301.61 and 23,274.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,045.06, 37,301.61 and 23,274.60 is: 32,101.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,045.06 : 37,301.61 = 23,274.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,045.06/37,301.61 = 23,274.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,045.06x = 37,301.61 × 23,274.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,045.06x = 868,180,052.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,180,052.11/27,045.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,101.24

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