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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,723.96, 38,299.54 and 23,991.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,723.96, 38,299.54 and 23,991.48 is: 33,143.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,723.96 : 38,299.54 = 23,991.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,723.96/38,299.54 = 23,991.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,723.96x = 38,299.54 × 23,991.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,723.96x = 918,862,647.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,862,647.92/27,723.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,143.27

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