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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,821.97, 41,684.04 and 23,171.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,821.97, 41,684.04 and 23,171.76 is: 34,716.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,821.97 : 41,684.04 = 23,171.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,821.97/41,684.04 = 23,171.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,821.97x = 41,684.04 × 23,171.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,821.97x = 965,892,570.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,892,570.71/27,821.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,716.90

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