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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,057.21, 37,349.99 and 23,265.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,057.21, 37,349.99 and 23,265.15 is: 32,115.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,057.21 : 37,349.99 = 23,265.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,057.21/37,349.99 = 23,265.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,057.21x = 37,349.99 × 23,265.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,057.21x = 868,953,119.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,953,119.85/27,057.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,115.40

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