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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,639.73, 38,104.18 and 23,373.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,639.73, 38,104.18 and 23,373.66 is: 32,222.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,639.73 : 38,104.18 = 23,373.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,639.73/38,104.18 = 23,373.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,639.73x = 38,104.18 × 23,373.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,639.73x = 890,634,147.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,634,147.90/27,639.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,222.97

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