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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,104.22, 37,320.74 and 23,728.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,104.22, 37,320.74 and 23,728.14 is: 32,672.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,104.22 : 37,320.74 = 23,728.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,104.22/37,320.74 = 23,728.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,104.22x = 37,320.74 × 23,728.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,104.22x = 885,551,743.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,551,743.62/27,104.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,672.10

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