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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,091.47, 37,303.16 and 23,715.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,091.47, 37,303.16 and 23,715.39 is: 32,654.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,091.47 : 37,303.16 = 23,715.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,091.47/37,303.16 = 23,715.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,091.47x = 37,303.16 × 23,715.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,091.47x = 884,658,869.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,658,869.06/27,091.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,654.52

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