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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,348.30, 37,645.83 and 23,583.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,348.30, 37,645.83 and 23,583.96 is: 32,464.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,348.30 : 37,645.83 = 23,583.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,348.30/37,645.83 = 23,583.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,348.30x = 37,645.83 × 23,583.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,348.30x = 887,837,748.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,837,748.89/27,348.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,464.09

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