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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,137.08, 37,428.44 and 23,366.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,137.08, 37,428.44 and 23,366.80 is: 32,228.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,137.08 : 37,428.44 = 23,366.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,137.08/37,428.44 = 23,366.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,137.08x = 37,428.44 × 23,366.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,137.08x = 874,582,871.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,582,871.79/27,137.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,228.33

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