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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,751.65, 38,270.39 and 23,502.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,751.65, 38,270.39 and 23,502.39 is: 32,410.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,751.65 : 38,270.39 = 23,502.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,751.65/38,270.39 = 23,502.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,751.65x = 38,270.39 × 23,502.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,751.65x = 899,445,513.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,445,513.72/27,751.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,410.52

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