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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,247.14, 37,581.57 and 23,655.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,247.14, 37,581.57 and 23,655.06 is: 32,627.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,247.14 : 37,581.57 = 23,655.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,247.14/37,581.57 = 23,655.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,247.14x = 37,581.57 × 23,655.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,247.14x = 888,994,293.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,994,293.24/27,247.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,627.07

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