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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,425.54, 37,818.96 and 23,459.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,425.54, 37,818.96 and 23,459.78 is: 32,350.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,425.54 : 37,818.96 = 23,459.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,425.54/37,818.96 = 23,459.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,425.54x = 37,818.96 × 23,459.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,425.54x = 887,224,481.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,224,481.43/27,425.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,350.30

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