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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,409.98, 37,792.90 and 23,376.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,409.98, 37,792.90 and 23,376.18 is: 32,231.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,409.98 : 37,792.90 = 23,376.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,409.98/37,792.90 = 23,376.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,409.98x = 37,792.90 × 23,376.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,409.98x = 883,453,633.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,453,633.12/27,409.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,231.09

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