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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,560.16, 37,935 and 23,034.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,560.16, 37,935 and 23,034.24 is: 31,705.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,560.16 : 37,935 = 23,034.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,560.16/37,935 = 23,034.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,560.16x = 37,935 × 23,034.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,560.16x = 873,803,894.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,803,894.40/27,560.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,705.33

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