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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,487.94, 37,900.10 and 23,231.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,487.94, 37,900.10 and 23,231.49 is: 32,031.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,487.94 : 37,900.10 = 23,231.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,487.94/37,900.10 = 23,231.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,487.94x = 37,900.10 × 23,231.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,487.94x = 880,475,677.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,475,677.99/27,487.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,031.35

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