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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,550.44, 37,976.58 and 23,066.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,550.44, 37,976.58 and 23,066.28 is: 31,795.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,550.44 : 37,976.58 = 23,066.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,550.44/37,976.58 = 23,066.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,550.44x = 37,976.58 × 23,066.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,550.44x = 875,978,427.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,978,427.72/27,550.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,795.44

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