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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,316.80, 40,975.20 and 23,623.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,316.80, 40,975.20 and 23,623.20 is: 35,434.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,316.80 : 40,975.20 = 23,623.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,316.80/40,975.20 = 23,623.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,316.80x = 40,975.20 × 23,623.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,316.80x = 967,965,344.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,965,344.64/27,316.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,434.80

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