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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,083.24, 37,291.76 and 23,707.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,083.24, 37,291.76 and 23,707.16 is: 32,643.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,083.24 : 37,291.76 = 23,707.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,083.24/37,291.76 = 23,707.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,083.24x = 37,291.76 × 23,707.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,083.24x = 884,081,721.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,081,721.00/27,083.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,643.13

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