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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,889.68, 38,450.52 and 23,893.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,889.68, 38,450.52 and 23,893.68 is: 32,941.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,889.68 : 38,450.52 = 23,893.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,889.68/38,450.52 = 23,893.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,889.68x = 38,450.52 × 23,893.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,889.68x = 918,724,420.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,724,420.71/27,889.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,941.38

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