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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,411.98, 37,795.66 and 23,378.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,411.98, 37,795.66 and 23,378.18 is: 32,233.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,411.98 : 37,795.66 = 23,378.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,411.98/37,795.66 = 23,378.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,411.98x = 37,795.66 × 23,378.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,411.98x = 883,593,742.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,593,742.70/27,411.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,233.85

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