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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,356.30, 37,656.86 and 23,591.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,356.30, 37,656.86 and 23,591.96 is: 32,475.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,356.30 : 37,656.86 = 23,591.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,356.30/37,656.86 = 23,591.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,356.30x = 37,656.86 × 23,591.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,356.30x = 888,399,134.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,399,134.85/27,356.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,475.12

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