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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,638.59, 38,102.61 and 23,372.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,638.59, 38,102.61 and 23,372.52 is: 32,221.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,638.59 : 38,102.61 = 23,372.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,638.59/38,102.61 = 23,372.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,638.59x = 38,102.61 × 23,372.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,638.59x = 890,554,014.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,554,014.28/27,638.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,221.40

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