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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,483.41, 37,902.08 and 23,243.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,483.41, 37,902.08 and 23,243.37 is: 32,054.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,483.41 : 37,902.08 = 23,243.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,483.41/37,902.08 = 23,243.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,483.41x = 37,902.08 × 23,243.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,483.41x = 880,971,907.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,971,907.74/27,483.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,054.68

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