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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,233.39, 40,765.84 and 23,248.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,233.39, 40,765.84 and 23,248.19 is: 34,800.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,233.39 : 40,765.84 = 23,248.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,233.39/40,765.84 = 23,248.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,233.39x = 40,765.84 × 23,248.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,233.39x = 947,731,993.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,731,993.83/27,233.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,800.37

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