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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,423.30, 38,496.30 and 27,423.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,423.30, 38,496.30 and 27,423.30 is: 38,496.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,423.30 : 38,496.30 = 27,423.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,423.30/38,496.30 = 27,423.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,423.30x = 38,496.30 × 27,423.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,423.30x = 1,055,695,583.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,695,583.79/27,423.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,496.30

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