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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,228.30, 40,842.45 and 23,772.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,228.30, 40,842.45 and 23,772.30 is: 35,658.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,228.30 : 40,842.45 = 23,772.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,228.30/40,842.45 = 23,772.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,228.30x = 40,842.45 × 23,772.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,228.30x = 970,918,974.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,918,974.14/27,228.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,658.45

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