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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,101.22, 37,316.61 and 23,725.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,101.22, 37,316.61 and 23,725.14 is: 32,667.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,101.22 : 37,316.61 = 23,725.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,101.22/37,316.61 = 23,725.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,101.22x = 37,316.61 × 23,725.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,101.22x = 885,341,796.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,341,796.58/27,101.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,667.97

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