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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,230.46, 37,564.48 and 23,640.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,230.46, 37,564.48 and 23,640.54 is: 32,612.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,230.46 : 37,564.48 = 23,640.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,230.46/37,564.48 = 23,640.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,230.46x = 37,564.48 × 23,640.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,230.46x = 888,044,592.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,044,592.02/27,230.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,612.18

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