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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,585.16, 38,102.37 and 23,993.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,585.16, 38,102.37 and 23,993.02 is: 33,140.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,585.16 : 38,102.37 = 23,993.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,585.16/38,102.37 = 23,993.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,585.16x = 38,102.37 × 23,993.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,585.16x = 914,190,925.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,190,925.46/27,585.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,140.68

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