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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,078.22, 37,284.87 and 23,702.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,078.22, 37,284.87 and 23,702.14 is: 32,636.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,078.22 : 37,284.87 = 23,702.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,078.22/37,284.87 = 23,702.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,078.22x = 37,284.87 × 23,702.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,078.22x = 883,731,208.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,731,208.62/27,078.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,636.24

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