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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,591.32, 38,087.57 and 23,364.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,591.32, 38,087.57 and 23,364.26 is: 32,252.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,591.32 : 38,087.57 = 23,364.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,591.32/38,087.57 = 23,364.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,591.32x = 38,087.57 × 23,364.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,591.32x = 889,887,888.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,887,888.25/27,591.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,252.46

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