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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,096.98, 37,310.74 and 23,720.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,096.98, 37,310.74 and 23,720.90 is: 32,662.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,096.98 : 37,310.74 = 23,720.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,096.98/37,310.74 = 23,720.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,096.98x = 37,310.74 × 23,720.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,096.98x = 885,044,332.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,044,332.47/27,096.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,662.10

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