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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,423.10, 38,470.10 and 27,423.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,423.10, 38,470.10 and 27,423.10 is: 38,470.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,423.10 : 38,470.10 = 27,423.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,423.10/38,470.10 = 27,423.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,423.10x = 38,470.10 × 27,423.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,423.10x = 1,054,969,399.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,969,399.31/27,423.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,470.10

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