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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,445.59, 37,854.01 and 23,623.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,445.59, 37,854.01 and 23,623.73 is: 32,582.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,445.59 : 37,854.01 = 23,623.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,445.59/37,854.01 = 23,623.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,445.59x = 37,854.01 × 23,623.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,445.59x = 894,252,893.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,252,893.87/27,445.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,582.75

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