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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,546.76, 37,980.93 and 23,290.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,546.76, 37,980.93 and 23,290.48 is: 32,112.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,546.76 : 37,980.93 = 23,290.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,546.76/37,980.93 = 23,290.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,546.76x = 37,980.93 × 23,290.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,546.76x = 884,594,090.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,594,090.55/27,546.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,112.45

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