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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,579.51, 38,026.08 and 23,322.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,579.51, 38,026.08 and 23,322.96 is: 32,157.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,579.51 : 38,026.08 = 23,322.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,579.51/38,026.08 = 23,322.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,579.51x = 38,026.08 × 23,322.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,579.51x = 886,880,742.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,880,742.80/27,579.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,157.23

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