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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,778.59, 41,619.36 and 23,128.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,778.59, 41,619.36 and 23,128.47 is: 34,652.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,778.59 : 41,619.36 = 23,128.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,778.59/41,619.36 = 23,128.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,778.59x = 41,619.36 × 23,128.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,778.59x = 962,592,119.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,592,119.18/27,778.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,652.30

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