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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,251.56, 37,594.02 and 23,709.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,251.56, 37,594.02 and 23,709.16 is: 32,707.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,251.56 : 37,594.02 = 23,709.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,251.56/37,594.02 = 23,709.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,251.56x = 37,594.02 × 23,709.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,251.56x = 891,322,635.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,322,635.22/27,251.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,707.22

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