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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,047.52, 37,287.95 and 23,310.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,047.52, 37,287.95 and 23,310.45 is: 32,135.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,047.52 : 37,287.95 = 23,310.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,047.52/37,287.95 = 23,310.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,047.52x = 37,287.95 × 23,310.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,047.52x = 869,198,777.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,198,777.53/27,047.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,135.99

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