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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,565.60, 41,348.40 and 23,337.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,565.60, 41,348.40 and 23,337.40 is: 35,006.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,565.60 : 41,348.40 = 23,337.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,565.60/41,348.40 = 23,337.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,565.60x = 41,348.40 × 23,337.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,565.60x = 964,964,150.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,964,150.16/27,565.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,006.10

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