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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,093.72, 37,306.26 and 23,717.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,093.72, 37,306.26 and 23,717.64 is: 32,657.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,093.72 : 37,306.26 = 23,717.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,093.72/37,306.26 = 23,717.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,093.72x = 37,306.26 × 23,717.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,093.72x = 884,816,444.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,816,444.43/27,093.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,657.62

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