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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,790.97, 41,637.92 and 23,140.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,790.97, 41,637.92 and 23,140.89 is: 34,670.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,790.97 : 41,637.92 = 23,140.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,790.97/41,637.92 = 23,140.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,790.97x = 41,637.92 × 23,140.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,790.97x = 963,538,410.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,538,410.84/27,790.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,670.92

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