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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,240.84, 37,569.36 and 23,012.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,240.84, 37,569.36 and 23,012.64 is: 31,738.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,240.84 : 37,569.36 = 23,012.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,240.84/37,569.36 = 23,012.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,240.84x = 37,569.36 × 23,012.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,240.84x = 864,570,156.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,570,156.71/27,240.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,738.01

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