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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,092.72, 37,304.88 and 23,716.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,092.72, 37,304.88 and 23,716.64 is: 32,656.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,092.72 : 37,304.88 = 23,716.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,092.72/37,304.88 = 23,716.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,092.72x = 37,304.88 × 23,716.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,092.72x = 884,746,409.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,746,409.20/27,092.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,656.24

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