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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,099.72, 37,314.54 and 23,723.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,099.72, 37,314.54 and 23,723.64 is: 32,665.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,099.72 : 37,314.54 = 23,723.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,099.72/37,314.54 = 23,723.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,099.72x = 37,314.54 × 23,723.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,099.72x = 885,236,713.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,236,713.73/27,099.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,665.90

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