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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,901.36, 38,536.34 and 23,380.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,901.36, 38,536.34 and 23,380.42 is: 32,292.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,901.36 : 38,536.34 = 23,380.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,901.36/38,536.34 = 23,380.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,901.36x = 38,536.34 × 23,380.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,901.36x = 900,995,814.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,995,814.46/27,901.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,292.18

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