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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,465.17, 41,197.72 and 23,756.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,465.17, 41,197.72 and 23,756.37 is: 35,634.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,465.17 : 41,197.72 = 23,756.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,465.17/41,197.72 = 23,756.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,465.17x = 41,197.72 × 23,756.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,465.17x = 978,708,279.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,708,279.48/27,465.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,634.52

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