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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,223.76, 40,995.54 and 23,755.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,223.76, 40,995.54 and 23,755.14 is: 35,772.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,223.76 : 40,995.54 = 23,755.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,223.76/40,995.54 = 23,755.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,223.76x = 40,995.54 × 23,755.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,223.76x = 973,854,792.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,854,792.08/27,223.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,772.24

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