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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,278.61, 40,917.92 and 23,569.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,278.61, 40,917.92 and 23,569.62 is: 35,354.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,278.61 : 40,917.92 = 23,569.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,278.61/40,917.92 = 23,569.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,278.61x = 40,917.92 × 23,569.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,278.61x = 964,419,707.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,419,707.74/27,278.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,354.43

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