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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,359.70, 41,039.55 and 23,903.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,359.70, 41,039.55 and 23,903.70 is: 35,855.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,359.70 : 41,039.55 = 23,903.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,359.70/41,039.55 = 23,903.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,359.70x = 41,039.55 × 23,903.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,359.70x = 980,997,091.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,997,091.34/27,359.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,855.55

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