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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,247.98, 37,499.82 and 23,054.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,247.98, 37,499.82 and 23,054.19 is: 31,728.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,247.98 : 37,499.82 = 23,054.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,247.98/37,499.82 = 23,054.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,247.98x = 37,499.82 × 23,054.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,247.98x = 864,527,975.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,527,975.25/27,247.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,728.15

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