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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,561.16, 37,936.38 and 23,035.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,561.16, 37,936.38 and 23,035.24 is: 31,706.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,561.16 : 37,936.38 = 23,035.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,561.16/37,936.38 = 23,035.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,561.16x = 37,936.38 × 23,035.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,561.16x = 873,873,618.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,873,618.03/27,561.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,706.71

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