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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,538.17, 37,969.40 and 23,281.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,538.17, 37,969.40 and 23,281.72 is: 32,100.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,538.17 : 37,969.40 = 23,281.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,538.17/37,969.40 = 23,281.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,538.17x = 37,969.40 × 23,281.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,538.17x = 883,992,939.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,992,939.37/27,538.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,100.64

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