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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,741.58, 41,606.93 and 23,091.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,741.58, 41,606.93 and 23,091.47 is: 34,632.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,741.58 : 41,606.93 = 23,091.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,741.58/41,606.93 = 23,091.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,741.58x = 41,606.93 × 23,091.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,741.58x = 960,765,025.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,765,025.58/27,741.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,632.68

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