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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,538.67, 37,970.09 and 23,282.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,538.67, 37,970.09 and 23,282.22 is: 32,101.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,538.67 : 37,970.09 = 23,282.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,538.67/37,970.09 = 23,282.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,538.67x = 37,970.09 × 23,282.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,538.67x = 884,027,872.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,027,872.39/27,538.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,101.33

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