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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,999.27, 41,998.80 and 23,058.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,999.27, 41,998.80 and 23,058.47 is: 34,587.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,999.27 : 41,998.80 = 23,058.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,999.27/41,998.80 = 23,058.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,999.27x = 41,998.80 × 23,058.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,999.27x = 968,428,261.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,428,261.30/27,999.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,587.63

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