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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,871.48, 41,998.99 and 23,049.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,871.48, 41,998.99 and 23,049.55 is: 34,732.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,871.48 : 41,998.99 = 23,049.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,871.48/41,998.99 = 23,049.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,871.48x = 41,998.99 × 23,049.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,871.48x = 968,057,819.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,057,819.95/27,871.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,732.92

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