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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,147.51, 37,444.23 and 23,364.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,147.51, 37,444.23 and 23,364.09 is: 32,225.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,147.51 : 37,444.23 = 23,364.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,147.51/37,444.23 = 23,364.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,147.51x = 37,444.23 × 23,364.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,147.51x = 874,850,359.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,850,359.70/27,147.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,225.80

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