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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,058.21, 37,351.37 and 23,266.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,058.21, 37,351.37 and 23,266.15 is: 32,116.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,058.21 : 37,351.37 = 23,266.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,058.21/37,351.37 = 23,266.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,058.21x = 37,351.37 × 23,266.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,058.21x = 869,022,577.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,022,577.13/27,058.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,116.78

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