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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,086.53, 37,273.13 and 23,950.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,086.53, 37,273.13 and 23,950.21 is: 32,957.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,086.53 : 37,273.13 = 23,950.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,086.53/37,273.13 = 23,950.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,086.53x = 37,273.13 × 23,950.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,086.53x = 892,699,164.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,699,164.37/27,086.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,957.32

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